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When the witch of Crookhaven—a small village along Ireland’s zigzagging coast—has her prized horse stolen by the king, a wave of famine and calamity sweeps through the community. Determined and resourceful, Kate sets out to recover the horse and save her villagers from the impending disaster. The story follows her courageous journey and the bonds of friendship that help her overcome the obstacles presented by both the land and the king’s forces.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Hudson Talbott
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