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Name: Seven daughters & seven sons
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Author: Barbara Cohen

📘 Seven daughters & seven sons by Barbara Cohen

This book presents a retelling of a traditional Arabic tale. A young woman disguises herself as a man to open a shop in a distant city, a move that helps support her impoverished family. The story combines elements of folklore and familial bonds in a child‑friendly narrative.

First publish date: 1982

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Barbara Cohen

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