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Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood
Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood | Robert Beatty
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A hurricane changes the course of a river and the life of a lonely girl in this nature-based mystery-adventure by the best-selling author of the Serafina series and the Willa series Robert Beatty, a master at telling atmospheric tales of mystery and suspense set in the natural world, has crafted another ingenious, unputdownable story. Thirteen-year-old Sylvia Doe has lived at the Highground Home for Children nearly all her life. Whenever the administrators try to place her with a foster family, she runs awayback to Mason, Highground's caretaker and her best friend. The only place she feels like she belongs is with him and the horses he has taught her to love. When a powerful storm causes the remote mountain valley where she lives to flood, Sylvia begins to encounter strange and wondrous things floating down the river. Glittering gemstones and wild animals that don't belongeverything's out of place. Then she spots an unconscious boy floating in the water. As she drags him onto the shore and their adventure together begins, Sylvia wonders who he is and where he came from. And why does she feel such a strong connection to this mysterious boy?
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This book was written before the hurricane that destroyed many parts of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina.
Thank you to the author for donating all proceeds of this book to Hurricane Helene relief!

I now have power and water.🙌 internet service is still down. This is week 3 I have been unable to work. ( I work from home)

Thank you to everyone who has donated, prayed or volunteered to help in any way.

Scochrane26 I‘ve been worried about WNC Littens. Glad you‘re ok & able to check in. I love the Asheville area & have been keeping up through a few acquaintances. 3w
Mollyanna Thanks for posting how you are doing and about the book. I‘ll definitely be making a purchase. Best to you and all as you continue to recover from the devastation of Helene. 3w
Librarybelle ❤️❤️❤️ 3w
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Bookwormjillk Thank you for posting about this- ordering now. (The author must feel weird about the subject!) I hope your internet comes back soon. (edited) 3w
megnews I‘ve been thinking of you and hoping you‘re ok. I have family in Old Fort and Marion going thru it too. It‘s devastating. Sending prayers your way. 3w
sblbooks @megnews it's so good to hear from you! I hope your family didn't have too many damages from the storm. It's the worst natural disaster I've seen in my lifetime. Spectrum is saying we might have internet back Monday, we'll see. Thanks for the prayers! 3w
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