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Twelve‑year‑old Mosca Mye lives under the oppressive rule of her cruel uncle who keeps her locked in his mill. Her only companion is Saracen, a fierce goose who protects her from harm. When Mosca learns she can read, she gains a rare and powerful ability in a society that views books as dangerous. This discovery promises to transform her life and inspire hope amid the rigid, medieval‑style society of the novel.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Frances Hardinge
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