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After receiving an ominous prophecy at his christening, Sir Balin lives his life alternately trying to fulfill it and trying to avoid it. His quest for adventure and companionship takes him to the Middle Ages, where he faces battles and moral dilemmas. His journey is fraught with challenges and is a tale of honor, deception, and the weight of fate.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gerald Morris
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