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The young protagonist, Tilja, lives in the tranquil Valley, shielded from the menacing Empire by a protective enchanted forest. As the forest’s power wanes, the valley faces looming danger. Tilja, the youngest of four brave individuals, joins the expedition into the Empire in search of a mysterious magician who could save the valley. Remarkably, despite lacking supernatural abilities, Tilja learns that she possesses a unique power that is crucial for safeguarding her group and the quest against the Empire’s sorcerers.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Peter Dickinson
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