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Chanda's Secrets

by Allan Stratton · 2004 · 200 pages

Book 1 of the Chanda series

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Chanda's Secrets os a suspense-filled novel about a teenager who fights to rescue the people she loves. Through his dramatic storytelling, Allan Stratton captures the enduring strength of loyalty, the profound impact of loss, and a fearlessness that is powered by the heart. Above all, this is a story about living with truth.

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Genre
literary fictionadventurehistorical fictioncoming of age
Themes
diversityafrican americanfriendshipillnessaddiction
Setting
2000safricahigh school
Subject
health
Audience
young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
medium · 200 pages

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