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A Harp of Fishbones and Other Stories brings together a variety of playful and adventurous tales for young readers. Among the characters are a griffin chick hatched in an airing cupboard, a wolf‑boy who can race an express train, a dragon that owns a museum, and a ghostly puppy that loves to play. The stories also feature princesses, witches, mermaids, and demons, all of whom mingle with ordinary children, taking them on imaginative and unexpected journeys. Aiken’s lively prose and inventive scenarios invite readers of all ages to explore a world where the fantastical and the everyday collide with humor and wonder.
First publish date: 1972
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joan Aiken
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