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The islanders live alone, fiercely guarding their community against outsiders. Their society is governed by a tradition recorded in a book that has been passed orally for generations—a teaching that shapes every aspect of island life. When someone who reads the book shares the real and astonishing story contained within, the islanders are forced to confront entrenched prejudices and reevaluate their long‑held beliefs about themselves and their place in the world.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Rowe Townsend
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