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Gr 6-9 Sarah, the oldest of mysterious Mama's "adopted" children, who must thus care for the younger ones, lives in fear and squalor. Through Will Quaver, nephew of the stationmaster who mans the railway station from whence Mama picks up her occasional new baby, the 12-year-old begins to envision new possibilities of freedom and a glimmer of insight into the machinations of the woman who holds her hostage. When a new baby's arrival is followed by little "brother" Robbie's mysterious and terminal illness, Sarah begins to wonder. When Mama ma...Log In or Sign Up to Read More