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In this poignant tale, three children defy the restrictive rules set by adults. Their refusal to comply leads to a harsh judgment: they are confined within a small box, secured by three locks. As the story unfolds, the children must grapple with the consequences of their desire for autonomy and the limits imposed on their freedom.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Toni Morrison
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