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The boy who was is a historical fantasy that unfolds through episodic reminiscences of various people and events that took place around the Bay of Naples. Narrated by an immortal boy, the story weaves together glimpses of life during the Norman and Gothic periods, reflecting the rich history of medieval Italy.
First publish date: 1928
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Grace Taber Hallock
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