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    The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail
    The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail
    The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail
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    The Night Dad Went to Jail: What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Jail

    By Melissa Higgins and Wednesday Kirwan

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    When someone you love goes to jail, you might feel lost, scared, and even mad. What do you do? No matter who your loved one is, this story can help you through the tough times.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCapstone Young Readers
    Release dateAug 1, 2021
    ISBN9781666305487
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    Melissa Higgins

    Melissa Higgins has written more than 100 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including titles for the Capstone imprints Pebble, Pebble Plus, Picture Window, Snap, and Stone Arch. Her books have received medals from the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. Before becoming a full-time writer, Melissa worked as a school counselor and had a private counseling practice. When not reading or writing, she enjoys hiking and taking photographs in the Arizona desert where she lives with her husband and two shy kitties. You can visit Melissa’s website (www.mghiggins.com) to learn more about her books.

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