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| Author | Emily Rodda |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Noela Young |
| Country | Australia |
| Genre | Juvenile fiction Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Omnibus Books |
Publication date | 1990 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Followed by | The Timekeeper |
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