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Meggie, a twelve‑year‑old girl, learns that her father possesses a remarkable ability: he can read characters out of books and, in a fantastical twist, read people into stories. As her family history unfolds, Meggie finds herself in perilous circumstances, gathering courage and determination to rescue her mother, who has disappeared for years.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jane B. Mason
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