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Erich lives a quiet, unremarkable life as a town orphan, used as a helper for chores and rarely given a chance to say his own thoughts. When Ula, the skilled clockmaker known throughout the town for her delicate craftsmanship, invites Erich to assist her in the shop, his world shifts from drudgery to wonder. Together they discover that the clocks in Ula’s shop hold more than time—they hold stories, secrets, and a touch of magic that transforms Erich’s fate.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mary Stolz
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