No. of pages 288
Published: 2014
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There are 288 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Palgrave USA .
MJ Auch is the award-winning author of One-Handed Catch , Ashes of Roses , Wing Nut , Guitar Boy , and numerous other books for young readers. She lives in upstate New York with her family.
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