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In this charming children’s tale, two orphaned siblings navigate a world of enchantment and danger. With clever wit and determination, they confront a witch, outmaneuver her schemes, and ultimately restore their rightful place in the family they once knew.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Alan Garner
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