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Aileen lives with a family of magic makers on the island of Skarr, where her aunt Beck is the most powerful wizard. Though Aileen herself cannot yet summon magic, a daring quest for the King and the aid of a bold, magical cat propel her into a journey of discovery. As she confronts challenges, her latent abilities awaken, and she learns that courage and self‑belief are the keys to unlocking her true potential.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
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