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When her grandmother passes, Katya is transported to a distant kingdom where the fabled Tsarvitch has fallen victim to a living ice enchantment. With no clear path to rescue the ruler, she turns to the treasured nesting dolls given to her by her babushka. These dolls, imbued with ancient magic, become her only hope to unravel the curse and restore the Tsarvitch to life.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jacqueline K. Ogburn
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