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Theo, a poor printer, helps a traveling showman by printing his pamphlet and unknowingly unleashes chaos—his press is destroyed and his master is murdered. Fleeing the city, he allysto Count Las Bombas, a cunning con‑artist, and his servant. Their small troupe is joined by Mickle, a clever and strong‑willed girl with a mysterious past. Together, they perform astonishing feats that draw the attention of the king’s evil chief minister, Cabbarus, who is determined to seize power. The group must survive treachery, protect themselves, and ultimately save the kingdom of Westmark.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lloyd Alexander
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