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Omri’s story begins in the era of the French and Indian Wars and carries him on a fantastical journey through time. He experiences the present, then travels back to the Old West as the century turns, encountering Indian legends and magical events along the way. Full of imaginative twists, the book blends history with fantasy, toys, and the mystery of space and time.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Lynne Reid Banks
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