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Thirteen‑year‑old Nita lives in a small town where she is relentlessly bullied for refusing to retaliate. After finding a mysterious book on wizardry in her school library, she is transported to a fantastical realm where she must learn magic and confront her fears. The story blends the everyday challenges of adolescence with an adventurous, otherworldly twist.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Diane Duane
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