NightDrake reviewed The Pinballs by Betsy Cromer Byars
Three lonely foster children learn to care about themselves and each other.
Loved it.
5 stars
Just as good as I remember from childhood.
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NightDrake finished reading The Pinballs by Betsy Cromer Byars
The Pinballs by Betsy Cromer Byars
Three lonely foster children learn to care about themselves and each other.
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