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Han Alister, a former leader of a street gang, encounters an ancient amulet that belonged to a notorious wizard. At the same time, Princess Raisa is drawn into a silent rebellion against the secrets of the Grey Wolf Court. Their intertwined paths threaten to alter the fortunes of an entire realm.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Cinda Williams Chima
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