Review of What Maisie Knew (2013) by Jason R — 10 Jan 2015

Terrible parents ...don't have time for sweet Maisie ...bashed around from a to b to c to d ...ends up with the perfect couple ! Fine.

This review of What Maisie Knew (2013) was written by Jason R on 10 Jan 2015.

What Maisie Knew has generally received very positive reviews.

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