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Ember Falls by S.D. Smith
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsThe stage is set. It's war. Morbin Blackhawk, slaver and tyrant, threatens to destroy the rabbit resistance forever. Heather and Picket are two young rabbits improbably thrust into pivotal roles.The fragile alliance forged around the young heir seems certain to fail. Can Heather and Picket help rescue the cause from a certain, sudden defeat? My Place Beside You My Blood For Yours Till The Green..Categorized as:
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![Island of Graves by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Graves by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsOn the brink of war, the fates of both Artimé and Quill are at stake in book six of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”Alex and Aaron Stowe are at a crossroads.Everything Aaron has worked so hard to build in Quill has crumbled... -
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Ravenpaw's Farewell by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this novella from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, follow Ravenpaw on his final adventure.Since Ravenpaw chose to leave his life as a warrior behind, he has lived for many happy moons on the farm near the Clans’ old forest territories. But now two kits in need will send him on one last journey—in search of a long-lost warrior Clan... -
![The Accidental Minecraft Family: The Super Six by Pixel Ate]()
The Accidental Minecraft Family: The Super Six by Pixel Ate
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsUnbeknownst to the entire Kingdom Village, an abandoned city lives far beneath their mines.But it isn't just any city. And it isn't completely abandoned.When The Accidental Minecraft Family happens to stumble across it—er, fall into it—they'll have an opportunity to do what they do help those trapped within it's evil clutches...Categorized as:
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![The Battle of Hackham Heath by John Flanagan]()
The Battle of Hackham Heath by John Flanagan
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsTHE SAME WORLD. BRAND NEW STORIES.The peace in Araluen is under threat and newly crowned King Duncan must prepare for war. Morgarath is in hiding, recruiting an army of savage beasts known as Wargals for his next attack.Halt prepares for a seemingly impossible task – to scale the Mountains of Rain and Night to spy on the enemy and uncover their plans... -
![Island of Legends by Lisa McMann]()
Island of Legends by Lisa McMann
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsUncover adventure and dangerous secrets in book four of the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series, which Kirkus Reviews called The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.As Alex grows more confident in his role as the mage of Artime, he expands his skills and brings his first creature to life with results that are both painful and wonderful... -
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Mapleshade's Vengeance by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn this novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the sinister past of one of the most treacherous cats in the Dark Forest, leading up to the events of Warriors Super Edition: Crookedstar’s Promise.Long before she troubled the dreams of Crookedstar or Tigerclaw, Mapleshade was a warrior of ThunderClan... -
![Hollyleaf's Story by Erin Hunter]()
Hollyleaf's Story by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsWhen Hollyleaf disappeared in the tunnels by the Lake, ThunderClan believed she was gone forever. But her adventure was only beginning . . . Lost and lonely, Hollyleaf soon meets a mysterious cat named Fallen Leaves, who teaches her how to live in the tunnels. Hollyleaf tries to be happy, but she can't help wondering if leaving her Clanmates was the right choice... -
![Storm of Sharks by Curtis Jobling]()
Storm of Sharks by Curtis Jobling
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe epic Wereworld saga continues as Drew Ferran—werewolf, leader of people, and the rightful king of Lyssia—battles the evil Catlords who seek to oppress the kingdom. As the war’s scope widens, Drew and his allies take the fight to the high seas... -
![Goosefeather's Curse by Erin Hunter]()
Goosefeather's Curse by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsIn this novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover how Goosefeather learned of his dark and terrible future...Categorized as:
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![Survivors: Moon's Choice by Erin Hunter]()
Survivors: Moon's Choice by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA digital original novella set in the world of the bestselling, action-packed Survivors series by Erin Hunter! This prequel story gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at Moon's past, and how she came to join the Wild Pack.Long before the Big Growl struck, Moon belonged to a different Pack... -
![The Wizard of Oz 15 Book Collection by L. Frank Baum]()
The Wizard of Oz 15 Book Collection by L. Frank Baum
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"Anyone in a fairy country like the Land of Oz can do anything" Believing that the modern fairy tale no longer required 'a fearsome moral' rendered by 'horrible and blood-curdling incidents', L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) decided to create a world in which 'the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out'...Categorized as:
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![Urchin and the Raven War by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister]()
Urchin and the Raven War by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter his last adventures, Urchin of the Riding Stars has taken his place as a trusted member of the Circle in King Crispin's court. Life on the island is back to normal, with little Princess Catkin growing up and testing everyone's patience in the process. But daily life is disrupted when Lord Arcneck and other inhabitants of Swan Isle come to Mistmantle asking for help...Categorized as:
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![Urchin and the Rage Tide by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister]()
Urchin and the Rage Tide by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe animals of Mistmantle have enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity since the violent Raven War. Their tranquility is disrupted when tidal waves threaten to destroy the island. Mossberry, a squirrel with delusions of grandeur, sees the impending disaster as an opportunity to rise to power...and his reckless decisions will put many citizens in harm's way...Categorized as:
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![Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan]()
Waggit's Tale by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe is nameless. He is homeless. He is lost.Until he is found . . . by a team of mutts who shelter him and teach him how to survive the wilds of the city park.And so he becomes Waggit, the best hunter and tracker in the pack.But life in the park is dangerous and uncertain. In winter, food and warmth are scarce. Another team of wild dogs is a constant menace... -
![Palace of Dreams by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson]()
Palace of Dreams by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe heroes of Vastia are back in action.Peace has finally returned to Vastia. The familiars Aldwyn, Skylar, and Gilbert have defeated the evil Paksahara, and the Council is throwing Queen Loranella a birthday party to celebrate. But when the queen falls victim to a terrible curse, the familiars find themselves the prime suspects... -
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fantasia III by Geronimo Stilton
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsHoley cheese! Join Geronimo as he returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy for a third amazing adventure!In this 320-page, full-color hardcover adventure, Geronimo returns to the Kingdom of Fantasy when he learns that the Kingdom has fallen under an endless, freezing winter and the Queen of the Fairies is in danger... -
![The Sandman and the War of Dreams by William Joyce]()
The Sandman and the War of Dreams by William Joyce
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAcademy Award winner William Joyce’s Guardians recruit Sanderson ManSnoozy, the sleepy legend also known as the Sandman, to their cause in this fourth chapter book adventure.When the Man in the Moon brought together the Guardians, he warned them that they would face some terrible evils as they strove to protect the children of earth... -
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Cloudstar's Journey by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn this original Warriors novella, Cloudstar, leader of SkyClan, has watched over his Clanmates at the edge of the forest for many long seasons. But Twolegs are encroaching on SkyClan's land and SkyClan is in danger of being driven away... -
![Secrets of the Crown by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson]()
Secrets of the Crown by Adam Jay Epstein, Andrew Jacobson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsPrepare for the unfamiliarWhen every bit of human magic disappears suddenly from Vastia, it falls on the familiars—Aldwyn the telekinetic cat, Skylar the know-it-all blue jay, and Gilbert the gullible tree frog—to find the Crown of the Snow Leopard, an ancient relic that can reverse the curse... -
![The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett]()
The Princess and the Pig by Jonathan Emmett
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThere's been a terrible mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has accidentally switched places with Pigmella, the farmer's new piglet... -
![The War of the Ember by Kathryn Lasky]()
The War of the Ember by Kathryn Lasky
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNot an ambush. Not a battle. But the final confrontation: War. In this last chapter in the great of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole the Striga and Nyra join to conjure a malignant power from hagsmire itself. When news of their alliance reaches the Great Ga'Hoole Tree the Guardians call to good creatures everywhere: gadfeathers, kraals, polar bears, greenowls,puffins, seagulls, and dire wolves...Categorized as:
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![The Treasure Seekers by Thea Stilton]()
The Treasure Seekers by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrand...Categorized as:
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![The Shadowlands: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman]()
The Shadowlands: A Branches Book by Katrina Charman
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina... -
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![The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Awakening by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrowing up is never easy, but for Jahrra, seventeen years has brought its own unique share of hardships. She’s made both friends and enemies; has felt both joy and sorrow. Yet she has persevered through it all and has finally learned to know and accept who she is. Unfortunately, her trials and tribulations are only just beginning . . -
![The Compass of the Stars by Thea Stilton]()
The Compass of the Stars by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJoin Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure to find the seven secret treasures!The search for the seven secret treasures continues. In this incredible adventure, the Thea Sisters come across the legendary Jewel of the Queen. They cross rivers of ice, deserts of fire, and other fascinating places on their journey to find it...Categorized as:
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![Tigerclaw's Fury by Erin Hunter]()
Tigerclaw's Fury by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this seventy-five-page novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the story behind Tigerclaw's rise to power as leader of ShadowClan.Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on Bluestar, Fireheart, and the rest of his former Clanmates. But first he must become Tigerstar of ShadowClan... -
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Explorers on Black Ice Bridge by Alex Bell
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the third magical Stella Starflake adventure the explorers meet gargoyles, sea-gremlins, mermaids, red devil squids - even a Gentleman Flamingo!Ice princess Stella Starflake and her father Felix are in trouble: President Fogg has expelled them from the Polar Bear Explorers' Club, and banned them from going on any further expeditions... -
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The Black Dragon by W.D. Newman
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWith the witch defeated, the elves begin preparations to once again take up their vigil, guarding a black dragon from Crag named Zoltan. Merlin's last enchantment has kept the dragon asleep for centuries, but when Gabriel brings Hob along to inspect the dragon, the bumbling dwarf finds Merlin's staff and accidentally breaks the enchantment... -
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Windborn by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIt has been many moons since Star received his powers, and in that time, Star and his friends have been through constant struggle. Now, Star truly has his toughest, most deadly challenge yet. Nightwing the Destroyer has captured all pegasi of Anok, including Star’s friends. And when Star learns of Nightwing’s deadly plan for the captured herd, he knows the time has come to fight...Categorized as:
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![Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell]()
Explorers on Witch Mountain by Alex Bell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSecond book in the Polar Bear Explorer Club series. Stella Starflake Pearl is eagerly anticipating her next expedition. Suddenly disaster strikes when Stella’s father, Felix, is snatched by a fearsome witch. Stella must bring her magic ice princess tiara to Witch Mountain or she will never see Felix again! But no one ever returns from Witch Mountain..Categorized as:
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![Survivors: Alpha's Tale by Erin Hunter]()
Survivors: Alpha's Tale by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling Survivors series by Erin Hunter! Since the first action-packed Survivors novel, readers have been clamoring for more of the dogs and the world they love. In this original prequel, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Alpha, the fierce half-wolf who leads the Wild Pack... -
![Urchin and the Heartstone by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister]()
Urchin and the Heartstone by M.I. McAllister, Margaret McAllister
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsUrchin finds himself journeying to a hostile island where the maniacal King Silverbirch and his sorcerer, Smokewreath, await him. Urchin will have to face challenges greater than those he has ever known, and in doing so will learn something of his own past that will change his life forever...Categorized as:
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![Father Christmas and Me by Matt Haig]()
Father Christmas and Me by Matt Haig
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIt isn't always easy, growing up as a human in Elfhelm, even if your adoptive parents are the newly married Father Christmas and Mary Christmas.For one thing, Elf School can be annoying when you have to sing Christmas songs everyday - even in July - and when you fail all your toy-making tests. Also it can get very, very cold... -
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![The Alchemaster's Apprentice by Walter Moers]()
The Alchemaster's Apprentice by Walter Moers
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsWhen Echo the Crat's mistress dies, he is compelled to sign a contract with Ghoolion the Alchemaster. This fateful document gives Ghoolion the right to kill Echo at the next full moon and render his fat, which he hopes to brew into an immortality potion. But Ghoolion has not reckoned with Echo's talent for survival and his vast ability to make new friends... -
![Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell]()
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsTwo kids race to save the world’s last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from “a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination.” (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass) “Katherine Rundell is a phenomenon. She crafts original and brilliant books that delight readers of all ages and kinds...Categorized as:
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![Hunted by Maggie Stiefvater]()
Hunted by Maggie Stiefvater
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe adventure continues in this second book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series.In the world of Erdas, only a rare few are able to summon a spirit animal in the way Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan have. The bond they share with their animals is a partnership that allows them to access more-than-human abilities...Categorized as:
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![Forbidden Flight by H.G. Chambers]()
Forbidden Flight by H.G. Chambers
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWinged raptors, deadly sand-warriors, and a rebellious girl who breaks all the rules.Sixteen-year-old Kiva Fariq has always dreamed of soaring on the four-winged raptors that scour the desert skies. But the windwalker sect is closed off to women. What's more, the flying predators are said to kill any woman attempting to bond them.Undeterred, Kiva attempts the perilous windwalker trials in secret...Categorized as:
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![Waggit Again by Peter Howe]()
Waggit Again by Peter Howe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAbandoned . . . again!Waggit misses the team of dogs who live in Central Park—his real family. He should have listened to them and never trusted the human. Now she's brought him to a faraway place and left him there.But Waggit is determined to find his way back home and nothing is going to stop him . . . not chains, not cruel enemies, not anything... -
![Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble by Harriet Muncaster]()
Isadora Moon Gets in Trouble by Harriet Muncaster
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFans of Vampirina and the Princess in Black series will love Isadora Moon: half-fairy, half-vampire, totally unique--and totally in BIG trouble!Isadora wants to take Pink Rabbit to class for "Bring Your Pet to School Day." But her older cousin Mirabelle has a much better plan--why not take a dragon? What could possibly go wrong. . -
![Waggit Forever by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan]()
Waggit Forever by Peter Howe, Omar Rayyan
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA family is forever.Ever since he was abandoned as a puppy, Waggit's home has been the big, sprawling park in the heart of the city. There he has had snug shelter, food, and a family of other dogs to call his own.But now everything has changed. It is getting harder and harder to avoid the humans that invade the park every day. Food is scarce and enemies are everywhere... -
![Walt Disney's Cinderella (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Jane Werner]()
Walt Disney's Cinderella (A Little Golden Book Classic) by Jane Werner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe original Little Golden Book from the 1940s featuring Walt Disney’s Cinderella is back! This enchanting fairy tale is beautifully rendered with vintage artwork bringing Cinderella and her cruel stepsisters to life... -
![The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson]()
The Beginning by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwelve years have passed since Jahrra arrived in Oescienne and became the responsibility of the old Korli dragon Hroombra; yet much can happen in twelve years. So far, Jahrra’s life has been filled with adventure, danger, friendship and even loss... -
![Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat by Andre Norton]()
Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat by Andre Norton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMultiple-awarding-winning author Andre Norton explores the world of the Outer Regions, originated in the art of Karen Kuykendall, in the novels Mark of the Cat and Year of the Rat. In Mark of the Cat, Andre Norton presents a novel of magic and adventure- the unforgettable story of a boy’s journey of discovery, from trial to triumph... -
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![Transformed: The Perils of the Frog Prince by Megan Morrison]()
Transformed: The Perils of the Frog Prince by Megan Morrison
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReturn to the enthralling and always surprising world of Tyme, this time with a roguish frog prince and a secret plot, as Megan Morrison continues her acclaimed fantasy series.Syrah Huanui is a frog. He wasn't always one--once he was a Prince of the Olive Isles, a champion launchball player, a beloved favorite of all...Categorized as:
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![Carbonel and Calidor: Being the Further Adventures of a Royal Cat by Barbara Sleigh]()
Carbonel and Calidor: Being the Further Adventures of a Royal Cat by Barbara Sleigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe third and final book in the Carbonel trilogy“There are many kinds of magic...and once magic is in your blood it attracts more magic,” says the royal cat Carbonel at the start of Carbonel and Calidor. Sure enough, Carbonel’s human friends Rosemary and John soon encounter magic in the form of a ring set with a fiery red stone that grants wishes to whoever wears it... -
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The Dragon Defenders by James Russell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret - dragons live there!But when evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill one, and to bring back a dragon's egg, so that he can hatch it in his private zoo.Flynn and Paddy's job is to stop them, and protect the island's dragons... -
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The Winter Wolf by Holly Webb
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmelia is exploring the huge, old house where her family are spending Christmas when she finds a diary hidden in the attic. It was written by a boy struggling to look after an abandoned wolf pup. Before she knows it, Amelia is transported into the wintry world of the diary... -
![The Witch's Cat and the Cooking Catastrophe by Kirstie Watson]()
The Witch's Cat and the Cooking Catastrophe by Kirstie Watson
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Witch's Cat and The Cooking A fantastical tale of magic, mischief, and mishap!“One day, a witch’s cat found a dusty old cookbook, and it gave him the most marvellous idea...”The witch has gone out and inspired by the old cookbook, the cat is determined to knock up a super-scrumptious surprise lunch for her... -
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Claw the Giant Ape by Adam Blade
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew Beasts. Old Magic. Everyone in Avantia knows the terrors of the jungle: creatures that pluck men from the ground and eat them whole; plants whose rich scents could overwhelm a person at twenty paces. Few dare to enter--and fewer still return. But Tom has no choice...
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