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The clearance

Joan Lingard

1974160 pagesabout 2–4 hours
1974
first published
  • 1974Nelson · 160 pages · ENGISBN 9780840764003
  • 1974Hamilton · 160 pages · ENGISBN 9780241890219
  • 1978Heinemann Educational Publishers · 160 pagesISBN 9780435122287

Sixteen-year-old Margaret comes from Glasgow anticipating a rather dull summer with her Grandmother in the highlands but things begin to happen quickly when she meets the people across the road.

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