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Lost Quest

From: City High Radio
Length: 00:06:42

M's father lives in Texas, far from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Life in Tucson with her mom feels unstable, so she decides to run away. Read the full description.

Suitcase_small  M's father lives in Texas, far from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Life in Tucson with her mom feels unstable, so she decides to run away.

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Piece Description

 M's father lives in Texas, far from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Life in Tucson with her mom feels unstable, so she decides to run away.

Musical Works

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Spadefoot Toes the Iron Elephant Vicki Brown Seas & Trees. Vicki Brown 2009 03:59
Slow Introduction Bill Ricchini Ordinary Time. Megaforce Records 2009 02:47

Additional Credits

Sarah Bromer : Editor/Teacher