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Clare Furniss - Author
This is a family story about bereavement and its continuing effects, following Pearl as she faces life with her baby sister and stepfather after her mother’s death.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a family story about bereavement and its continuing effects, following Pearl as she faces life with her baby sister and stepfather after her mother’s death.
A parent may wish to note the central bereavement: Pearl’s mother dies after giving birth. The story also involves a baby who reminds Pearl of her mother’s death.
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