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Jean Ure
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Mandy’s recorded account combines humour with sadness as she faces a chaotic family life, school trouble, and worries about whether the adults around her can care for her properly.
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Jean Ure
Mandy’s recorded account combines humour with sadness as she faces a chaotic family life, school trouble, and worries about whether the adults around her can care for her properly.
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Christian Foley
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