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Why haven't I heard about THE HOLLY & THE IVY, before today?

Teresa Traver The author, Rumer Godden, is not very well known today, although she was quite popular in her time. I think that's part of why this book may go under …moreThe author, Rumer Godden, is not very well known today, although she was quite popular in her time. I think that's part of why this book may go under the radar.

It is also a bit of a genre hybrid. It was originally a short story for adults that was published with art by a children's book illustrator. So it looks like a picture book, but reads more like a novel, making it hard to classify.(less)

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How do you read the book?

Abby Barr If you are asking where, Archive.org has it and you don't need an account to read it. And your local library might have it.…moreIf you are asking where, Archive.org has it and you don't need an account to read it. And your local library might have it.(less)

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