When Allison tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her, she is suddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does her mother and father. When her parents try to explain that she is adopted, her world becomes an uncomfortable place. She becomes angry and withdrawn. She
Allison
โ Scribed by James Hagan
- Book ID
- 115094514
- Publisher
- James Hagan
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 115 KB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9798869218957
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โฆ Synopsis
At just four years old, Racine is mysteriously uprooted to Earth, where she is embraced by the Dawkins, a family grieving the loss of their daughter, Allison. Opting to view Racine as a miraculous return of their child, the Dawkins weave her into the fabric of their lives. Yet, Peggy, Racine's new Earth mother, senses that her adopted daughter is not only unique but extraterrestrial.
Adopting the name Allison, Racine navigates life on Earth, endowed with abilities that set her apart. Her journey leads to a groundbreaking discovery in Zambia, affirming her long-held belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life. Eager to explore her origins, Allison maneuvers her way onto a NASA mission to her home planet, Zorbus, leveraging her budding relationship with rocket scientist Brad Jefferies as a bargaining chip.
Upon returning to Zorbus, Allison confronts a reality far removed from her childhood memories. Her world is embroiled in chaos, threatened by a war...
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