Lovey. Mary MacCracken

Copyright

      This book recounts the essence of my experience and in that sense is a true story. However, it is not intended as a literal account and it is not to be taken as a portrayal of any living person. All names of individuals, places or institutions are fictitious.

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      First published in Great Britain by Andre Deutsch Ltd, 1977

      This updated edition published by HarperElement 2014

      Copyright © 1976, 2014 by Mary Burnham MacCracken

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      be identified as the author of this work

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      Source ISBN: 9780007555147

      Ebook Edition © March 2014 ISBN: 9780007555154

      Version 2016-10-24

Also by Mary MacCracken

       The Lost Children

       City Kid

       Turnabout Children

Dedication

      For my remarkable father,

      Clifford Wilcox Burnham, and Ann