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    JUNE 24, 2010

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by Linda Johnson

Old-fashioned but never stodgy; a charming story about a bygone time where even magic seems possible. Full review >

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by Michael Brooke

An entertaining tale of an off-kilter mind coping with shady surroundings, told with literary flair. Full review >

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Teaches and informs while remaining a compelling, nonexploitative read. Full review >

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