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In Russell Hoban’s whimsical children’s tale, Sister Brute feels isolated and longs for someone to love her. She invents a stone doll, bringing a touch of magic to her world, and in turn encounters a strangely unattractive dog who becomes her unlikely friend.
First publish date: 1968
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Russell Hoban
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