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When Octavia’s wish to become a grownup is granted, she soon realizes that the adventures and feelings of childhood are more precious than adult responsibilities. Choosing to stay a little girl, she learns that growing up isn’t about age, but about the imagination and resilience that keep her heart big and bright.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Bernard Waber
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