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When a boy with no memory of his past drifts to the rugged coastline of Wales, he finds himself caught in a series of magical adventures. Through encounters with mythical beings and hidden truths, he learns to reclaim his identity and discover the ancient legend that binds his destiny.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: T. A. Barron
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