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Twelve-year-old Peter, struggling with his parents' recent divorce, is forced on a bonding trip to the French countryside with his father's new partner and her daughter, Bobbie. The tension of their blended family dynamics takes a back seat when Peter and Bobbie encounter a group of local boys in a hidden glade for spirited games of football. The summer takes a haunting turn when Peter recognizes their new friend, Pierre, in a 1944 museum photograph of missing children. As the present day collides with a tragic wartime mystery, the children unearth a long-buried injustice that demands to be heard. This poignant tale of historical secrets and emotional healing follows two families as they bridge the gap between generations and learn that the ghosts of the past can provide the keys to a shared future. It is a compelling exploration of how friendship can transcend time to mend fractured hearts. Comparable works include Tom's Midnight Garden