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The Wicked Wood brings together six authors, each offering a fresh, contemporary voice to classic narratives centered on themes of abandonment, desire, and entrapment. Presented as a collection of short stories, the book invites young readers into a fresh take on enduring tales within the fantasy genre.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Isobelle Carmody
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