"The Clay Marble" is a powerful coming-of-age story that follows 12-year-old Dara and her friend Jantu as they navigate the harrowing reality of war and refugee life on the Thai-Cambodian border. With themes of resilience, community, and self-discovery, this book is a must-read for anyone looking for a poignant and heart-wrenching story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.

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Fleeing war-torn Cambodia in 1980, Dara, her mother, and her older brother find sanctuary in a refugee settlement on the Thailand border, but when fighting erupts, Dara finds herself separated from everyone and everything she loves.

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