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When soldiers arrive in a town that has concealed all its food, they try to convince the locals that a simple pot of water and stones can become a nourishing soup. The villagers observe the unlikely demonstration, pondering whether the soldiers’ ingenuity can bring sustenance to their community.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Diane Paterson
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