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In Margaret Buffie's children’s tale, fifteenth‑year‑old Lizzie stumbles across a forgotten pair of spectacles. Upon putting them on, she discovers she can perceive spirits from bygone eras. The story follows her curious journey as she navigates the mysteries of the past, guided by the ghosts that appear through the lenses of time.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Margaret Buffie
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