Books like Cart and Cwidder (The Dalemark Quartet) by Diana Wynne Jones
In the first book of the acclaimed Dalemark Quartet, Moril and his brother and sister travel as itinerant musicians across the mythical land of Dalemark. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they encounter a mysterious stranger aboard their stagecoach. As the unlikely trio becomes entwined, they face fear, chase, and the power of music, while forging a fragile bond that will shape the destiny of all involved.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
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