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When a curious ten‑year‑old boy stumbles upon an old, mysterious book of magic in a bookshop in Ireland, the quiet town becomes the stage for a legendary showdown. As hidden powers awaken, forces of good and evil converge, each eager to claim the book’s secrets. The young hero must navigate this supernatural battlefield, using wit and courage to protect the town—and the book—before the battle spills beyond the shop’s walls.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Pat O'Shea
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