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The story follows Mirka Herschberg, a ten-year-old girl who lives in a traditional Orthodox Jewish community. Her parents have always encouraged her to seek out the best in life, and Mirka has learned to fight dragons and defeat trolls since she was young. When she is challenged to defeat a giant troll, Mirka accepts the challenge and discovers a new world where wizards and witches live. She uses her skills and wit to battle the troll and save the town from its evil magic. The story explores themes of perseverance, self-discovery, and the power of friendship.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Barry Deutsch
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