Books like Grass for his pillow by Gillian Rubinstein
Grass for His Pillow is a work of fiction by Gillian Rubinstein. The story focuses on a teenage orphan navigating the trials of growing up. Themes of orphanhood and youth are central to the narrative.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: Gillian Rubinstein
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