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When two young girls discover a locked drawer, they pull out a strange assortment of items that spark a series of enchanting adventures. Guided by the unexpected objects, the girls explore the boundaries of magic and imagination together.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Ruth Chew
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