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In this children's tale rooted in folklore, a fisherman's wife is granted the power to wish for anything she desires. Despite the abundance of her wishes, her greedy nature keeps her from realizing genuine joy, offering readers a gentle lesson about contentment.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Freya Littledale
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