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Set in a folk‑laced Indian village, a generous raja rewards a savvy girl with a single grain of rice that doubles daily. With the help of mathematics and a bit of fairy aid, she turns the humble grain into millions, outwitting the raja and reshaping her community’s destiny.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Demi
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