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Ann
Apr 10, 2022 rated it really liked it
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Me: humor and fairy tale style, cool, I could use a break from Outsiders.
Chapter 37:
Me: Why are there fugitives again in this one?
Clear multi-generational story + mystery despite the short length. I would have given this 5 stars but I'm hung up on the two people with the same last name who aren't related.
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Jessica
A darn near perfect book for middle schoolers that speaks beautifully to the value of one good friend when things seem most dire. Definitely one that will stay on my list for when my daughter's old enough to appreciate it. ...more
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Lindsay
Jul 24, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: ya, ya-realistic
Jocelyn
Aug 01, 2011 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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