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Primavera, a young singer whose melodies coax flowers to life, escapes the oppressive confines of Paradise for the vibrant city of Elysia, a place that idolizes perpetual youth. While the cityβs allure is exquisite, Primavera soon realizes that the effort to find a new home has cost her the simple things that truly matter. Forced to confront what she has lost, she embarks on a journey back to the familiar, learning that home is defined by love, belonging, and the songs that bind us.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Francesca Lia Block
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