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Lynda Mullaly HuntMiddle Grade · Contemporary Literature
One for the Murphys
Carley, a foster child, keeps her emotional guard up with humor and street smarts. When she moves in with the Murphys, a loving and bustling family, she finds herself blindsided by their stable life. Despite her initial resistance, the Murphys show her what it feels like to belong, until her mother wants her back. Carley must then decide where and how to live, realizing the gifts they've given her have opened up a new future.