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So one winter she learns her aunt has passed and finds herself alone in the world. Determined to make a life for herself, Soonie sets out on a brave adventure that ultimately leads her to rescue three princesses who have been captured by a dragon. In doing so, she discovers her true fortune and purpose.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Shirley Rousseau Murphy
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