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The Book Without Words is a series of empty parchment pages that, according to legend, can reveal the hidden magic of turning base metals into gold and achieving eternal life. For a reader with green eyes and profound longing, the book opens to secret knowledge that has been carefully protected for centuries. But when a catastrophic day of death and destruction occurs, the tome slips into the hands of a desperate boy, setting the stage for a quest to wield its powerful but perilous secrets.
A rare combination of whimsy and ancient lore, the book challenges the imagination while exploring themes of desire, secrecy, and the unintended consequences of tampering with forces beyond human control.
First publish date: July 1, 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Avi
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