Alas, I Cannot Swim (On Hold)
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Ongoing1h 7m
Last published Sat, Nov 26, 2011
How would you react if a mysterious boy offered you freedom to live the adventure of a lifetime? Sela's mother expects nothing less than the perfect child, but her imagination often takes over, resulting in constant abuse and disapproval. What happens when she and her sister accompany the boy? Will she find her sought out freedom, or will she discover that everything is not as it seems?
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