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Selwyn finds himself sealed in a burial cave with Farold’s decaying corpse after being accused of killing his rival. When a witch resurrects Farold, the two must work together to uncover the real murderer before their own fates are sealed.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Vivian Vande Velde
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