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In this fantasy tale, a courageous group of witches embarks on a perilous mission to protect the planet from a sinister predator bent on stealing the Earth’s ideas, innovations, and technologies. Their quest combines adventure, magic, and a fight to preserve knowledge and creativity.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
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