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Its the summer of 1935 and in the sleepy Florida Keys thirteenyearold JakePitneys life is quiet and easy. But all of this changes once Jake beginshelping out the towns eccentric fisherman Sharkey with work. On a trip toKey West Jake is dumbfounded when Sharkey buys a mule named Jewel and herfaithful sidekick a dog named Rudy. Despite their troublemaking ways Jakegrows fond of the mischievous duo and their owner. All the while Jake istrying to befriend Mara the new girl in town whose life has been filled withsadness.During the Labor Day holiday an unpredictable Atlantic hurricanehits Jakes hometown with devastating speed and power reducing the island toshambles. Jake is determined to find his family along with Sharkey and Mara.But he may need help from some unlikely sources.From the bestselling authorof Star in the Storm and Thunder from the Sea comes a gripping story ofstrength and determination in the face of uncontrollable circumstances. Basedon actual events Joan Hiatt Harlows tale explores friendship loyalty andultimately hope. «
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