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In this charming children’s fairy tale, a demon living in a magic pot cleverly deceives a selfish, wealthy merchant. The tricking of the rich man leads to a generous reward, endowing a humble, elderly couple with newfound wealth and happiness.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Patricia Coombs
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