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Book Review of Fresh Air

Fresh Air
Fresh Air
Author: Charlotte Vale Allen
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Lucinda was the main character, who after her mother's death, and learning she was part black, became a terrible recluse. Going out of the house at all terrified her, and all she could do was stay buried in her own little world indoors.

When Katayna, a black little girl waves to Lucinda in the window, Lucinda is curious. So Lucinda goes out to see what the little girl wants, and strikes an instant strong friendship. This special friendship with Katayna, just might pull Lucinda out of her shell, and force her to examine her life in the past.

Little by little, Lucinda begins to go places and overcome her fear