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    The Land is Bright
    The Land is Bright
    The Land is Bright
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    The Land is Bright

    Written by Elizabeth Murphy

    Narrated by Julie Maisey

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    Life changes for the Palin children when Mam dies, and it’s up to twelve-year-old Sally to take her place. Sally is determined that her baby sister Emily has a better life. When Emily is sent to live with rich relatives, it seems like her wish has come true. Sally and her family may face poverty in Liverpool, but love shared will help them overcome their hardships. Emily, however, wanting for nothing, might find out that happiness is harder to find…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStory Sound
    Release dateOct 1, 2020
    ISBN9781788895132
    Author

    Elizabeth Murphy

    ELIZABETH MURPHY holds a Masters of English Literature from Northern Arizona University and is the author of numerous children's books. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was born and raised.

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    • 4/5
      Everyone needs a mrs Mal in their lives it's s hearty full story with all the ups and downs the family sticks together the author writes believable characters and we even got laugh sometimes the narrator did a great job