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    River of Whispers
    River of Whispers
    River of Whispers
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    River of Whispers

    By Cindy Addison

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    When two young sisters explore the river on their family beach holiday, their ordinary day soon becomes extraordinary. Mystery surrounds a missing girl and a secret hide-out. Who is the mysterious old man by the river? Will the sisters’ curiosity get them deeper into trouble? River of Whispers is a tale for young adults about growing up, coping with curiosity and risky experiences.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCindy Addison
    Release dateMay 28, 2014
    ISBN9781311687388
    River of Whispers
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    Cindy Addison

    Cindy Addison lives in Perth, Western Australia, with her family.She was a photojournalist for ten years in country WA and studies photomedia, editing and publishing. Cindy grew up in Midwest Wheatbelt towns and along the south-west coast. She is interested in listening to and telling stories about real people and real experiences.

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