Books like Julia's magic by Eleanor Cameron
Julia Redfern's world is shaken when a broken perfume bottle and the threat of losing their home put the entire Redfern family in crisis. Confronted with real‑world troubles, Julia must confront her faith in magic and reevaluate what truly matters to her and her family.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eleanor Cameron
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