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Although mute, Delia quickly becomes part of the 'family' at a most unusual orphanage, where classes include Fairy Tale Studies, a field trip may result in a monster sighting, and classmates include a hedgehog and a boy whose head is an onion. This setting provides a fantastical backdrop for her interactions and her journey to feel like part of the 'normal' world.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Emily Winfield Martin
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