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    Piggyback
    Piggyback
    Piggyback
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    Piggyback

    By Venla Mäkelä

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    Brian, a divorced father of fourteen year old Asta, has to scramble for a new partner for the World Wife Carrying Competition, held in Finland every summer. His main mission is to beat his soccer super star cousin, Teemu, who has partnered with Brian's ex, Lisa. Brian recruits Rachel, Asta's gym teacher, but they have only two weeks to train. Turns out Rachel is terrific, but also comes with a few odd flaws...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherVenla Mäkelä
    Release dateFeb 10, 2024
    ISBN9798390651568
    Piggyback
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    Venla Mäkelä

    Venla Mäkelä writes screenplays and fiction.She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

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