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When the apprentice bard Jack slips from the perilous Sea of Trolls, he embarks on a new quest beneath the earth, entering Elfland and the realm of fairies. Amid encounters with elves, goblins, and mystic druids, Jack uncovers the truth about his little sister Lucy, weaving a tale of magic, adventure, and Norse-inspired myth.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Nancy Farmer
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