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Lyra's family had hit rock bottom. Her father, John, had lost his job due to company restructuring, and her mother, Sarah, was struggling to make ends meet with her part-time job.

Lyra, who was 7 years old, felt like her whole world had been turned upside down. She missed her old home, her friends, and the life they used to have. But she was determined to make the best of their new situation.

She loved to explore the woods. It was on one of these lonely afternoons, while exploring the woods, that Lyra stumbled upon something that would change her life forever...

Beyond the Festivities