An Episode of Sparrows

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The plot centers around an emergency meeting concerning the mysterious theft of dirt from Mortimer Square Garden. Angela suspects local boys are responsible, while her sister Olivia questions why the neighborhood children are excluded from the garden. Their investigation uncovers deeper issues, including the motives of a local girl, Lovejoy Mason, and her friends, as they search for fertile soil. This journey reveals connections to a struggling restaurant, a bombed church, and ultimately leads to the discovery of a hidden garden, exploring themes of community and belonging.