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Otter belongs to the Shadowed People, a matriarchal tribe of women. From birth she is destined to become a binder, wielding the unique power to tie the knots that hold the dead together. Yet her role extends beyond death’s ties—she is also prophesied to remake her world, challenging her sense of self and fate. As she navigates these responsibilities, Otter grapples with the philosophical and psychological dimensions of identity while seeking to understand the true meaning behind her bindings.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Erin Bow
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