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The story is about a 12 year old girl who
loses her mother in an automobile accident. Her father struggles with the loss
of his wife and trying to raise his young daughter who believes her father is
partly responsible for her mother’s death. Belle’s maternal grandfather is a
changed man since losing his daughter in the accident. He finds it difficult to
have a relationship with Belle since she is a constant reminder of her mother.
It is Atticus the new puppy who will change Belle’s life and the lives of those
who love her. |