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Phantom Limbs

by Paula Garner

Ages: 14+

Published: 2016

Publisher: Candlewick Press

ISBN: 978-0-7636-8205-7

Keywords: Mental Health, Family Life

Phantom pain from Dara's amputated arm and the after effects of the tragic death of Otis's brother remain three years later in this story of loss and love.