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“Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.” When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something? Sara Rajan brings magic to this unbelievable story about the enigma that is Manolita. With a style that is easy to follow and a story that keeps one hooked, Sara weaves a fantasy to life. Age Group- 10 to 15
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“Manolita is perfectly human . . . I think.”
When a chance vacation takes Jaya to Oregon, she makes a new friend. But this strange girl isn’t all that she appears to be, with her solemn eyes and open laugh. She is astounded by phones and prefers her fish uncooked. Could Manolita be hiding something?
Sara Rajan brings magic to this unbelievable story about the enigma that is Manolita. With a style that is easy to follow and a story that keeps one hooked, Sara weaves a fantasy to life.
Age Group- 10 to 15
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