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Description
Damiana serves as the Safe-Keeper in the small village of Tambleham, where neighbors and strangers confidentially share their secrets with her, knowing she will keep them silent. One night, a mysterious visitor from the city arrives with a newborn baby that Damiana names Reed. Damiana raises Reed alongside her own daughter, Fiona, as the two children grow up together in the village.
Quick Summary
In a tiny village where everyone has something to hide, a young Safe-Keeper becomes the keeper of her neighbors' most whispered secrets, from silly embarrassments to dangerous truths, in a job that's equal parts magical and terrifying. Kids will love guessing what confessions walk through her door next, cheering as she learns which secrets are meant to stay hidden and which ones could help save someone in danger. If your kid likes "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" or "Esperanza Rising," they'll adore this heartwarming tale about the power of trust and the weight of words left unspoken. Perfect for kids ages 10 and up in grades 5 through 7.