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The World of The Raffle Baby: Free Reader's Companion
Behind The Raffle Baby is a world I couldn't stop researching — hobo jungles, rail yards, the unwritten codes that governed life on the road during the Depression. I've gathered it all into a free reader's companion. I hope you enjoy it.
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"The Raffle Baby was a heart felt story of the lives of children turned out on their own during the Great Depression. It follows the story of one boy, not yet a teen, and the friends who kept him safe and shared his experiences. It is page turner and "
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“love is the carousel horse with the chipped ear and the faded paint. Despite the wear and tear, its course remains steady. And its eyes do not close, though the merry-go-round music might be harder to hear. In mature love, there is a lot of room for other pursuits. There is more time on the golf course. You can finally sleep”
― The Raffle Baby
― The Raffle Baby
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