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The tale follows the secretive metropolis of Mageia, home to the world’s foremost illusionists and performers. There, an eleven‑year‑old named Jane, daughter of Chief Magician Robert, learns the art of spectacle but is stripped of wonder. When a young wandering magician arrives with his talking dog, Mopsy, their unfamiliar brand of magic threatens the city’s fragile order. Their encounter brings a renewed sense of innocence and faith to Mageia’s sceptical inhabitants.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Paul Gallico
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