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The Scavenger's Daughters: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book One
by Kay Bratt

Chinese family ties (7/23/2013)

A lovely story of a simple man who makes a better life possible for unwanted young girls in China. He and his wife find abandoned orphans and share the little that they have. Based on true events, this heartwarming saga points out flaws in how the Chinese government deals …more

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