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In this children’s tale, Dorrie stumbles upon a crisis in Witchville: a wizard has foreclosed a town mortgage, threatening the community. Determined to help, she confronts a mysterious fortune teller whose intentions are unclear. Together, they must find a way to save the town and restore hope.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Patricia Coombs
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