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Ongoing9m
Last published Sat, Apr 6, 2019
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This is the story of Clio Phiri, a Zambian girl living in Cape Town, South Africa. Follow her journey from the first day of high school as a doubtful 12 year old and into the future where anything can happen at any time.
A journey of discovery and growth.
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