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    Away From Home
    Away From Home
    Away From Home
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    Away From Home

    By Mike P

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    Matt is a normal boy living in a small town. He has many dreams of seeing the world, but has never actually left the place in which he grew up. Finally, on his 18th birthday, his mom agrees to take him and his friends on a trip to the beach. Despite living closer to the beach once before, Matt has only seen it once so this is a dream come true for him and his friends.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMike P
    Release dateJun 29, 2017
    ISBN9781370728190
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