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C.J. Milbrandt

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C. J. Milbrandt has always believed in miracles, especially small ones. A lifelong bookworm with a love for fairy tales, far-off lands, and fantasy worlds, CJ began spinning adventures of her own on the advice of a dear friend. Her family-friendly stories mingle humor and whimsy with a dash of danger and a touch of magic.

The Galleries of Stone trilogy [A magic master sculptor of Pred descent and the only Flox boy with the nubs to take his hand. Epic fantasy for all ages, 13+.]

Byways Books [Ewan, Zane, and Ganix take sibling rivalry to new lengths as they race each other across their homeland. Chapter books for young readers, beginning around age 6, escalating into middlegrade.]

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	Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Have a little faith in your sons. This journey will be the making of them.”
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“Let your boys test their wings. They may not be eagles, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't soar free.”
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“Ganix didn't need to make friends. Everyone was a friend!”
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“Have a little faith in your sons. This journey will be the making of them.”
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“Let your boys test their wings. They may not be eagles, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't soar free.”
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