Unlikely Animals by Annie Hartnett

Set in a small New Hampshire town, this heartwarming and whimsical tale follows Emma Starling, a young woman who returns home to care for her ailing father, who is experiencing vivid hallucinations of animals. As Emma grapples with her father's condition and the mysterious disappearance of a local woman, she is drawn into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur. With the help of a ghostly narrator and a cast of quirky townsfolk, Emma embarks on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and the power of community, all while uncovering the secrets that bind them together.

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