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The Tale of Young Jack Murphy's Discovery of Loyalty, Family, and Forgiveness

Following the deaths of the grandparents who raised him, Ohio farm boy Jack Murphy journeys to Mackinac Island, Michigan in search of his roots. There he discovers the meaning of loyalty, family and forgiveness.  Young readers will enjoy this trip back to Mackinac of the 1880s.

Softcover, 175 pages with black and white illustrations.  Includes an appendix of background information and historical photographs.

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