The boy in the box

Cary Fagan - Author

A story of an unusual friendship and a boy questioning where he belongs, with a kidnapping that brings danger and uncertainty into his life.

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Fear and suspenseFamily disruptionFrightening scenes

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kidnappingimprisonmentfearfriendshipfamilybelonging

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A story of an unusual friendship and a boy questioning where he belongs, with a kidnapping that brings danger and uncertainty into his life.

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Sullivan is taken and imprisoned in a travelling show's caravan.

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