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    Beyond the Backyard: Gina's Story
    Beyond the Backyard: Gina's Story
    Beyond the Backyard: Gina's Story
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    Beyond the Backyard: Gina's Story

    By Jenni Lorraine

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    In the quiet suburbs, 15-year-old Gina's world turns upside down when she rescues an orphaned baby squirrel named Scout who has tumbled from a tree.


    Despite her parents' stern disapproval, Gina secretly nurses the fragile creature, embracing a fierce determination to see him thrive. However, an inner conflict brews: she knows

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPrimedia eLaunch LLC
    Release dateFeb 1, 2024
    ISBN9798868978531
    Beyond the Backyard: Gina's Story

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