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Name: An Old Magic
Author: Ruth M. Arthur

When a gypsy caravan settles near Hannah’s sheep farm in Wales, she is drawn into a world of enchantment and adventure. The fluttering magic of the gypsies stirs excitement, summons fear, and forces Hannah to confront profound personal change. Over time, the interplay of wonder and challenge brings her to a place of inner calm and understanding.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy

Authors: Ruth M. Arthur

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