Half a Chance
Author: Cynthia Lord
A moving new middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of Rules.When Lucy’s family moves to an old house on a lake, Lucy tries to see her new home through her camera’s lens, as her father has taught her — he’s a famous photographer, away on a shoot. Will her photos ever meet his high standards? When she discovers that he’s judging a photo contest, Lucy decides to e….Read More
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