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In this tale of adventure and wonder, a young shoemaker’s apprentice finds himself amid strange and frightening experiences while his father sets out on a long quest to cure his wife’s mysterious illness. The boy’s journey is filled with magical moments and tests of bravery that captivate both young and mature readers.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joan Aiken
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