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To all the children–all over the world–who have

ever shared their story with me. ~ V C

For Coral, my dear friend who always

fills my world with sunshine. ~ N J

American edition published in 2022
by New Frontier Publishing Europe Ltd
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First published in Great Britain in 2021
by New Frontier Publishing Europe Ltd,
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Text copyright © 2022 Vikki Conley
Illustrations copyright © 2022 Nicky Johnston
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All rights reserved.

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ISBN: 978-1-913639-77-8
Designed by Verity Clark

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