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When Martine's parents die in a fire, she must move to South Africa to live with her grandmother, whom she has never met or even heard of. Not only must Martine adjust to the sudden loss of her parents, she must also adjust to an entirely new way of life. Not surprisingly, though, she has also has to deal with problems common to any "new girl in school." What makes this book stand out is its subtle magical realism. Some parts of this book feel a little unbelievable (and I'm not talking about the
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Jun 18, 2008
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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