‘Tilda Jane
When spunky ‘Tilda Jane isn’t allowed to keep her beloved dog with her at the orphanage, she decides to set out on her own in search of a home where the inseparable pair will be accepted. Throughout her weary travels she encounters many people, both rich and poor, kind and cantankerous — but will she ever find family? Set in the Canadian wilderness and coast of Maine, ‘Tilda Jane is a story of true grit, forgiveness, and unlikely friendship. (Summary by Twinkle)
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Audio Books |
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