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Lila lives on a cliff overlooking the sea, separated from the rest of the world. One evening she casts a wish upon a star, hoping for a bag of flour to fill her solitude. The wish sets her on a playful, imaginative adventure, turning a quiet, isolated life into a bright, hopeful exploration of possibilities.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Elle van Lieshout
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