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Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane, The
Kate O'Shaughnessy
Ages: 9+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Knopf BFYR/Random House
ISBN: 978-1-9848-9383-3
Keywords: Fathers and daughters, Friendship, Mothers and daughters, Travel, Music, Child Abuse
Maybelle's courageous road trip to a singing contest, where she plans to meet her father for the first time, provides opportunities for self-discovery and empathy.