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Crafty Makes: Nature Craft
Make fun animals and objects from nature’s finest materials! Collect twigs, fir cones, feathers, leaves, shells, and pebbles from your yard, park, or vacation, and create animals and objects with them.
Stunning projects included are a bird nest bowl made with feathers and leaves, a nut mask and feather mask, seed pod flowers, and fir cone owls, a feathery bird bookmark, fir cone fish mobile, painted snail shells, and a twinkling night light jar. Learn about the nature around you whilst being creative.
Perfect activities for parents and children to do together. Over 40 crafty makes feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials and colors for a range of ages.
Stunning projects included are a bird nest bowl made with feathers and leaves, a nut mask and feather mask, seed pod flowers, and fir cone owls, a feathery bird bookmark, fir cone fish mobile, painted snail shells, and a twinkling night light jar. Learn about the nature around you whilst being creative.
Perfect activities for parents and children to do together. Over 40 crafty makes feature a well-balanced mix of techniques, materials and colors for a range of ages.
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80 pages, Hardcover
Published August 14, 2018
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September 7, 2018
This book is adorable! I’ve come across so many kid’s craft books that contain instructions that I doubt I could follow, let alone the child that’s supposed to be able to construct the marvellous creations. Thankfully this isn’t one of those books.
With step by step instructions accompanied by step by step illustrations and photos of the final masterpieces this is the type of book that makes me want to borrow one of your kids so I’m not the only one having fun making all of this cuteness. There are also templates included for the shapes you need to cut out. I love that the basics of each project come from nature so there’s a built in excuse to wander outside and rummage for an assortment of items including feathers, twigs and seashells.
While each project also requires additional crafty items there’s nothing overly expensive on any of the lists and a lot of items are used for multiple projects. Besides the items specific to each project you’ll also need:
* PVA glue or a cool-melt glue gun
* Paint
* Paint brushes
* Felt-tip pens
* Pencils
* Scissors
* Ruler.
The animal projects in this book are “Aww!” worthy with sweet little faces and googly eyes. I can definitely see kids wanting to make these for themselves and if I was a parent my kidlet would earn a serious amount of brownie points if I received any of these critters as a gift.
I anticipate this book being a hit with parents, babysitters, teachers and child care workers, along with adults like me who will most likely be pretending we’re buying the items at the craft store for our non-existent children. I want to make the owl, the tortoise, the rabbit, the dragonfly, the mice, the penguins, the tree frogs, the lizard, the hedgehog, the dinosaur, the mushrooms… Okay, fine! I want to make everything!
If you’re like me and your crafty enthusiasm outweighs your crafty expertise then it looks like the worst that could happen is that your finished critter will have more character than intended. I can definitely see a craft day with my mother coming soon.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - QEB for the opportunity to read this book.
With step by step instructions accompanied by step by step illustrations and photos of the final masterpieces this is the type of book that makes me want to borrow one of your kids so I’m not the only one having fun making all of this cuteness. There are also templates included for the shapes you need to cut out. I love that the basics of each project come from nature so there’s a built in excuse to wander outside and rummage for an assortment of items including feathers, twigs and seashells.
While each project also requires additional crafty items there’s nothing overly expensive on any of the lists and a lot of items are used for multiple projects. Besides the items specific to each project you’ll also need:
* PVA glue or a cool-melt glue gun
* Paint
* Paint brushes
* Felt-tip pens
* Pencils
* Scissors
* Ruler.
The animal projects in this book are “Aww!” worthy with sweet little faces and googly eyes. I can definitely see kids wanting to make these for themselves and if I was a parent my kidlet would earn a serious amount of brownie points if I received any of these critters as a gift.
I anticipate this book being a hit with parents, babysitters, teachers and child care workers, along with adults like me who will most likely be pretending we’re buying the items at the craft store for our non-existent children. I want to make the owl, the tortoise, the rabbit, the dragonfly, the mice, the penguins, the tree frogs, the lizard, the hedgehog, the dinosaur, the mushrooms… Okay, fine! I want to make everything!
If you’re like me and your crafty enthusiasm outweighs your crafty expertise then it looks like the worst that could happen is that your finished critter will have more character than intended. I can definitely see a craft day with my mother coming soon.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - QEB for the opportunity to read this book.
August 28, 2018
I am really excited about this book!
As a family we are often out and about, when were on the beach we collect shells , in the forest we collect sticks and cones, in the autumn we collect leaves. However, we have noting to do with them, until now..
This book is filled with 40 brilliant projects for children of a variety of ages to try.
I have to say i am in love with the snails and the squirrel !
Really lovely activities with clear simple instructions.
Nature Craft would make a perfect gift in itself as would some of the projects inside.
All in all a fabulous book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
As a family we are often out and about, when were on the beach we collect shells , in the forest we collect sticks and cones, in the autumn we collect leaves. However, we have noting to do with them, until now..
This book is filled with 40 brilliant projects for children of a variety of ages to try.
I have to say i am in love with the snails and the squirrel !
Really lovely activities with clear simple instructions.
Nature Craft would make a perfect gift in itself as would some of the projects inside.
All in all a fabulous book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 4, 2018
Take a rainy day and all the wonderful leaves, pine cones, stones, feathers, etc. that your kids brought home from their trips through nature and create something artsy within a few steps. From bird masks, to clay snails and pine cone animals, stick trees and snowflakes, there is something for every season.
December 5, 2018
I absolutely loved this book! This is one of the easiest craft books I have seen. The directions, illustrations and materials list is complete and even I, who am artistically challenged, could complete these projects. Being a grandma and Sunday School teacher, I have plans to use several of these ideas. With step by step instructions accompanied by step by step illustrations and photos of the final project this is the type of book that families should take advantage of. There are also templates included for the shapes you need to cut out at the end of the book. I love that the basics of each project come from nature so there’s a built in excuse to wander outside and rummage for an assortment of items including feathers, twigs and seashells. None of the crafts includes expensive materials but there are some things you will need to buy to use for all projects such as a glue gun, paint, paint brushes, felt-tip pens or markers, pencils, and scissors. The animal projects in this book are adorable with sweet little faces and googly eyes. I can definitely see me spending time with my grandchildren making some of these projects, and if they don't look like the ones in the book, that is okay, mine will just have my own spin on it. The publisher, QEB Publishing. generously provided me with a copy of this book upon request. The rating, ideas and opinions are my own.
May 31, 2019
A terrific resource with 40 step-by-step craft projects for kids using objects found in nature. Gorgeous color photos with simple to follow instructions makes this a slam dunk ... easy peasy great fun for families to do together. 5 of 5 stars.
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. Pub Date 14 Aug 2018. #NatureCraft #NetGalley
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC. Opinions are mine. Pub Date 14 Aug 2018. #NatureCraft #NetGalley
September 25, 2018
This is a simple, colorful book that offers a variety of nature crafts that fit a basic formula of gluing natural elements and store bought elements together and painting them to make animals, insects, flowers and other creations.
Most of the projects involve using a styrofoam circle or egg, along with natural materials like pine cones, rocks, sticks and feathers. Colored felt and paper are sometimes added, as well. The projects are geared towards elementary aged children.
One important note for anybody doing these projects in America (particularly as part of a school or organization) is that the book recommends collecting feathers and uses them for some of the projects, but the use of most found feathers is illegal in the United States under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It does not matter if you find them or not (most people would just lie and say they found the feathers if that was the case). The ban on collecting feathers was passed after some bird species went extinct in the US because of the hunting of birds for their feathers, especially for use in hats. Entire colonies of birds were often wiped out for their feathers.
The book never gives this warning. The first project is a bird mask, for instance, and the author says, "At the end of summer, birds lose their feathers and then grow new ones. Look out for feathers on the ground at this time."
The US Fish and Wildlife Service says:
"Feathers are beautiful and remarkable objects. If you find feathers in nature, appreciate, study, and photograph them, but leave them where you found them. It is illegal to take them home.
The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is prohibited by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). This protects wild birds by preventing their killing by collectors and the commercial trade in their feathers, and extends to all feathers, regardless of how they were obtained. There is no exemption for molted feathers or those taken from road- or window-killed birds. More information on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the list of MBTA-protected species can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/reg....
Exceptions do exist for the feathers of legally-hunted waterfowl or other migratory gamebirds, and for the use of feathers by Native Americans. For more information, see the FAQ page (http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/f...).
Individuals or institutions wishing to use bird feathers, bones, or whole specimens for educational or research purposes must apply for permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and their state wildlife or natural resource agency. See: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/mbp...."
The book seems to have been published in the UK, where this is probably not an issue. And most of the feathers in the book seem to be purchased feathers that are legal to use in the US such as pheasant and peacock feathers.
This site has great information about which feathers are legal to have: http://www.featherfolio.com/blog/guid...
There are many feathers that are legal to use and you can purchase feathers if you wish to, although it's not as much of a nature craft if you're buying most of it and there are some ethical issues in the treatment of some birds for their feathers.
Obviously, families can make their own decisions about how closely to follow the law when their kids want to craft with some seagull feathers they found on the beach (yes, even those are illegal to collect). But especially for organizations, if you don't want to deal with a $15,000 fine then I'd take it seriously.
All that said, the book is also just one-note. There are so many whimsical things you can do with natural materials, such as rolling fall leaves into roses and rose buds, making leaf prints or mushroom spore prints, dyeing with natural materials, making seashell mobiles and wind chimes, painting walking sticks, and so on . I would have liked to have seen more of this type of craft as opposed to the same basic project the whole book -- gluing nuts, feathers, rocks, shells or sticks to styrofoam, paper and/or felt and sometimes painting it.
I viewed a digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
Most of the projects involve using a styrofoam circle or egg, along with natural materials like pine cones, rocks, sticks and feathers. Colored felt and paper are sometimes added, as well. The projects are geared towards elementary aged children.
One important note for anybody doing these projects in America (particularly as part of a school or organization) is that the book recommends collecting feathers and uses them for some of the projects, but the use of most found feathers is illegal in the United States under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. It does not matter if you find them or not (most people would just lie and say they found the feathers if that was the case). The ban on collecting feathers was passed after some bird species went extinct in the US because of the hunting of birds for their feathers, especially for use in hats. Entire colonies of birds were often wiped out for their feathers.
The book never gives this warning. The first project is a bird mask, for instance, and the author says, "At the end of summer, birds lose their feathers and then grow new ones. Look out for feathers on the ground at this time."
The US Fish and Wildlife Service says:
"Feathers are beautiful and remarkable objects. If you find feathers in nature, appreciate, study, and photograph them, but leave them where you found them. It is illegal to take them home.
The possession of feathers and other parts of native North American birds without a permit is prohibited by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). This protects wild birds by preventing their killing by collectors and the commercial trade in their feathers, and extends to all feathers, regardless of how they were obtained. There is no exemption for molted feathers or those taken from road- or window-killed birds. More information on the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and the list of MBTA-protected species can be found at: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/reg....
Exceptions do exist for the feathers of legally-hunted waterfowl or other migratory gamebirds, and for the use of feathers by Native Americans. For more information, see the FAQ page (http://www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/f...).
Individuals or institutions wishing to use bird feathers, bones, or whole specimens for educational or research purposes must apply for permits from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and their state wildlife or natural resource agency. See: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/mbp...."
The book seems to have been published in the UK, where this is probably not an issue. And most of the feathers in the book seem to be purchased feathers that are legal to use in the US such as pheasant and peacock feathers.
This site has great information about which feathers are legal to have: http://www.featherfolio.com/blog/guid...
There are many feathers that are legal to use and you can purchase feathers if you wish to, although it's not as much of a nature craft if you're buying most of it and there are some ethical issues in the treatment of some birds for their feathers.
Obviously, families can make their own decisions about how closely to follow the law when their kids want to craft with some seagull feathers they found on the beach (yes, even those are illegal to collect). But especially for organizations, if you don't want to deal with a $15,000 fine then I'd take it seriously.
All that said, the book is also just one-note. There are so many whimsical things you can do with natural materials, such as rolling fall leaves into roses and rose buds, making leaf prints or mushroom spore prints, dyeing with natural materials, making seashell mobiles and wind chimes, painting walking sticks, and so on . I would have liked to have seen more of this type of craft as opposed to the same basic project the whole book -- gluing nuts, feathers, rocks, shells or sticks to styrofoam, paper and/or felt and sometimes painting it.
I viewed a digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
September 8, 2018
What a brilliant little book. Lots of ideas of things to make with bits and pieces you can find on a walk anywhere. The little animals are easy to make by little fingers and the illustrations easy to follow. These are the sorts of things my grand daughters love to make when we bring home a bag of fir cones and colourful leaves. A great way to get children learning about nature and finding little treasures when we are out and about. My personal favourite are the snails made from sea shells. A great decoration for pot plants.
September 13, 2018
Nature Craft by Fiona Hayes
In this beautifully illustrated book of crafts the author has used simple readily available items to create items children will enjoy making. Teachers, parents, camp counsellors and others looking for craft ideas will find this an easy to follow guide. Perhaps taking children out on a scavenger hunt in the yard before beginning a project would enhance the experience.
Seeds, nuts, coconuts, rocks, twigs, feathers, pinecones, acorns, seeds and other items along with yarn, elastic bands, glue, paint and other items most of us have nearby are used to create masks, animals, plants, insects and more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing-QEB for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
In this beautifully illustrated book of crafts the author has used simple readily available items to create items children will enjoy making. Teachers, parents, camp counsellors and others looking for craft ideas will find this an easy to follow guide. Perhaps taking children out on a scavenger hunt in the yard before beginning a project would enhance the experience.
Seeds, nuts, coconuts, rocks, twigs, feathers, pinecones, acorns, seeds and other items along with yarn, elastic bands, glue, paint and other items most of us have nearby are used to create masks, animals, plants, insects and more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing-QEB for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
April 7, 2019
I love doing crafts and have shown the kids how much fun creating can be. This book is filled with 40 easy to follow crafts and the best part is most of the items can be found in the back yard. The craft supplies come in the form of rocks, pine cones, leaves, twigs, and other natural things. Each project has easy to follow written and illustrated step by step directions. These crafts are great for kids of all ages. Even us adults will have fun with them.
Thanks netgalley for letting me read this book.
Thanks netgalley for letting me read this book.
February 17, 2021
Many fun craft ideas using nature objects in new and creative ways. Some projects do require additional craft materials and I'm not sure that painted objects can be returned safely to nature (if you don't intend on keeping them). There is a wonderful set of journaling and prep questions in the back to get you (and your child.ren) thinking about each getting outside and gathering supplies on a nature walk.
August 29, 2018
A collection of fun animal related crafts that can be made out of things made in nature, including pine cones, shells, twigs, etc. All of the crafts do also require non-nature related materials. Wasn't as excited by it as I initially thought I'd be, but some of the crafts did look fun.
August 29, 2018
A very good book full of interesting and well explained projects for children. I really liked the way they are presented and the explenations.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC
August 29, 2018
This nicely illustrated and photographed book offers lots of projects for smaller children. Using natural elements (sticks, pine cones, feathers) along with purchased materials (felt, paper, googly eyes), this book includes instructions for making lots of forest critters and a couple of masks. Instructions for making sheep and angels are particularly helpful for Sunday School teachers. This book would be good for teachers who want to use a few natural elements but also want to use more traditional crafting materials.
August 29, 2018
This is a really nifty book that shows you how to make different animals using a mixture of materials. My nieces and nephews would love making some of these and all the materials can be sourced easily.
September 4, 2018
Beautifully illustrated, step-by-step to 40 craft nature projects. The projects use very few basic items and tools. Other similar books have put me off with their long lists of hard-to-find items and equipment. As each step is explained in clear, simple language with full colour photos as a visual guide, it would be very hard to go wrong.
Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.
Many thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this ARC for which I have given my voluntary and unbiased review.
September 7, 2018
With the school holidays upon us again, this book will help fill in some time for the youngster. Starting maybe with a walk in the country to collect some of the materials, coming home sorting and finally making some of these fun creatures and masks the are described in this book. Easy to make, lots of fun and healthy timesharing.
Something for all ages, and I think even older children will find something to make. The items don't need supervising, well explained with step by step pictures, and each item builds up with skill levels.
Make a lovely gift.
Something for all ages, and I think even older children will find something to make. The items don't need supervising, well explained with step by step pictures, and each item builds up with skill levels.
Make a lovely gift.
September 10, 2018
A wonderfully fun book for all ages, especially great for early and pre-school ages. Using pinecones, feathers, shells and other nature bits you can pick up, with loads of full colour pictures to explain how-to.
September 14, 2018
This is a beautiful and clever book, lots of brilliant and colourful ideas for adults and children to make from the bounty of nature. We chose not to use polystyrene balls and found alternatives. The Nut Mice were a firm favourite here, and the templates at the back were very useful. So many ways to enjoy a woodland or beach walk and collect items to use for a craft project later - perhaps when it's raining... x
September 22, 2018
I have two creative daughters. When we're outside, they're always picking up feathers, pine cones, helicopter seeds, sticks, acorns, and special rocks. I try to keep most of their treasures outside in a special place for them, although some rocks get washed and end up in their inside collection. However, beyond that, I'm at a loss for what to do with them. Enter Nature Craft, a new title by Fiona Hayes.
Hayes takes found items from nature and alters them to create whimsical new creations -- nests, flowers, owls, bunnies, coral reefs, and more. There are a couple masks, but most of the projects are meant for display. The cover doesn't accurately convey the contents, as I feel the most winsome projects didn't make the cut on the front.
The snail project, using clay, sticks, and seashells, is darling, and the tortoise was another favorite of mine. The birds and koala just make me want to squeal from their cuteness! The trees and snowflake would make charming Christmas ornaments. And the uses for helicopter seeds are brilliant, as we have no shortage of those in our yard and neighborhood.
These projects seem accessible to my girls, currently 4 and 8, although depending on glue needs, I might need to intervene if a glue gun is necessary (I burn my fingers enough with that as it is so I won't expect my daughters to manipulate that on their own). I have a digital copy of this book, but I want to add a physical copy to our home library -- it's the sort of book that invites page flipping and I want to facilitate ways for my girls to sprawl with a copy and be inspired. Some of the projects have natural items that we won't happen upon (sheep fleece, for instance, although as a knitter that aspires to be a spinner, I do have roving on hand), but substitutions could easily be made.
I know I will be referencing this book throughout the year to make use of my daughters' found treasures. And these creations are so charming that you better believe I'll be crafting right alongside them!
(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.)
Hayes takes found items from nature and alters them to create whimsical new creations -- nests, flowers, owls, bunnies, coral reefs, and more. There are a couple masks, but most of the projects are meant for display. The cover doesn't accurately convey the contents, as I feel the most winsome projects didn't make the cut on the front.
The snail project, using clay, sticks, and seashells, is darling, and the tortoise was another favorite of mine. The birds and koala just make me want to squeal from their cuteness! The trees and snowflake would make charming Christmas ornaments. And the uses for helicopter seeds are brilliant, as we have no shortage of those in our yard and neighborhood.
These projects seem accessible to my girls, currently 4 and 8, although depending on glue needs, I might need to intervene if a glue gun is necessary (I burn my fingers enough with that as it is so I won't expect my daughters to manipulate that on their own). I have a digital copy of this book, but I want to add a physical copy to our home library -- it's the sort of book that invites page flipping and I want to facilitate ways for my girls to sprawl with a copy and be inspired. Some of the projects have natural items that we won't happen upon (sheep fleece, for instance, although as a knitter that aspires to be a spinner, I do have roving on hand), but substitutions could easily be made.
I know I will be referencing this book throughout the year to make use of my daughters' found treasures. And these creations are so charming that you better believe I'll be crafting right alongside them!
(I received a digital ARC from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.)
September 24, 2018
Clear and simple step by step instructions. Interesting animals to make. Templates at the end.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the eARC
September 25, 2018
A wonderful resource that can help children create with nature. The book was well illustrated with a variety of different projects varying in difficulty. A great book for parents, teachers and afterschool care!
My daughter is always making and she will love flipping through this and then going on a hunt for the objects she can use to make some of the projects.
My daughter is always making and she will love flipping through this and then going on a hunt for the objects she can use to make some of the projects.
October 10, 2018
I love nature crafts and recycleable crafts. This book did not disappoint. The creativity in this book is amazing. There is something for everyone and beginner to advanced. I especially liked the flowerpot with snails, tortise, dragonfly, mice, crab, and hedgehog. Beautiful photos, this book has detailed instructions to do each of the crafts. This is a great book for campers, scouts and anyone who is into nature. I am sure I and my Granddaughter will build lots of memories with this book.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
October 14, 2018
I received the review copy of this book from NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group, & QEB Publishing.
Thank you for this opportunity to honestly review it using my own opinions 100%.
Do you and your kids love to be outside? Do you always look for different and fun things to do while outdoors? Are you looking for ways to incorporate nature into your crafts and decor? This book is for you!
The book gives you lists of things to gather from nature and other sources for crafting to make unique, fun animals and other objects. At first, I was surprised that some of the supplies needed aren't actually found in nature, as the title seems to describe. Though, many of the things can be found around the house.
It was so fun to look at the step-by-step photos for each project and be inspired to create!
The projects would be great for school aged kids. The younger ones could also do some of these projects with adults help & supervision. I'm a crafty nature-loving adult and I have even found some projects in the book that I'd love to do also!
Thank you for this opportunity to honestly review it using my own opinions 100%.
Do you and your kids love to be outside? Do you always look for different and fun things to do while outdoors? Are you looking for ways to incorporate nature into your crafts and decor? This book is for you!
The book gives you lists of things to gather from nature and other sources for crafting to make unique, fun animals and other objects. At first, I was surprised that some of the supplies needed aren't actually found in nature, as the title seems to describe. Though, many of the things can be found around the house.
It was so fun to look at the step-by-step photos for each project and be inspired to create!
The projects would be great for school aged kids. The younger ones could also do some of these projects with adults help & supervision. I'm a crafty nature-loving adult and I have even found some projects in the book that I'd love to do also!
November 6, 2018
This book has cute projects geared toward younger children, with clear instructions and lots of photos. Some items used aren't things that will be easy to find locally, however, or legal to take if you do find them, at least in the U.S. The edition of this book I saw was published in the U.K., where I'm guessing this isn't an issue, so I don't know if the laws are covered for U.S. editions. I'm sure the materials are purchasable, so the crafts would still be doable. Just be aware of local laws before you gather natural materials with the kiddos! I'm giving 3.5 stars for not including a legal warning; the projects themselves are cute and fun.
December 19, 2018
This book is full of 4o fun projects for kids. The projects incorporate natural found items and some store bought craft supplies. I can imagine summer camp craft projects, as well as projects for scouts and active families. Teachers may also find these projects fun to do with their students. These were cute and seem fairly straightforward to make. Very cute - my favorite is the snail!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.
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