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This issue 24 of Aarhus University Press's arts and humanities journal, "The Dolphin", offers a collection of academic essays on Shakespearean films, with nine contributions by Scandinavian and American scholars. The contributors are Susanne Fabricius, Ib Johansen, Bernice W. Kilman, Michael Mullin, Per Serritslev Petersen, Claus Schatz-Jacobsen, William E. Sheidley, Steven Shelburne and Michael Skovmand.

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Mermazing action-packed underwater adventures for young readers. Beautifully illustrated throughout and with a glittery cover! From the authors and illustrator of the bestselling Unicorn Academy series.Hidden deep beneath the waves is Mermaid Academy, a magical school where mermaids are paired with their very own dolphin and must discover their unique mermaid magic, with plenty of adventure along the way!Maya loves studying at Mermaid Academy. She just wishes her playful dolphin, Rainbow, would take school seriously too. But when they get lost on a school trip and Maya can't magic a Bubble Tunnel home, things get very serious indeed! Can their friends find them before a sea monster does?Mermaid Academy is the perfect series for 7+ readers who love magic and adventure.Look out for more titles! Isla and Bubble, Cora and Sparkle and Amber and Flash.

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Baby animals are hiding on the farm and in the ocean! Lift the flaps to help each animal parent find their babies, from noisy chicks to playful dolphin pups. Peekaboo fans will delight in revealing every adorable baby animal—and learning what special sound they make! With cleverly layered pages and distinctive limited-palette artwork, this is a board book series to treasure.

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Mr. Fish wants to help his friend Ms. Clam when she loses her pearl, but though he's fast as a sailfish, as smart as a dolphin, and as strong as a shark, Mr. Fish is scared of the dark! Very young children will swim along with Mr. Fish as he journeys deep into the ocean to new and mysterious places.

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When babies and toddlers touch the soft patches in this irresistible novelty book, the sea creatures come to life with hilarious and charming sounds. As well as tickling the shark, they can also tickle a dolphin, a sea lion and a seagull, before all the animals gather at the end for a musical finale guaranteed to get everyone dancing!

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How smart are dolphins? They’re good at doing tricks, and they love fish! But how much do we know about the ways dolphins communicate and relate to each other? In Do Dolphins Really Smile?, curious young readers will learn all the dolphin basics, as well as new information scientists are finding out about these fascinating creatures!

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Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side! Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this fantastic finger trail lift-the-flap book! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to ocean friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.

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The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 per cent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!

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The ocean is salty and can be warm or cold. It covers 70 per cent of the Earth and is my home. I love to hunt and eat fish but am not an octopus. I am a graceful swimmer and can jump out of the water but am not a dolphin. What animal am I? Use the clues and guess!

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Now attached to French intelligence, Romane is training hard with agent El Malik and Delph, a genetically modified Dolphin with extraordinary mental abilities. Their goal: to infiltrate Algapower, the company at the heart of their investigation, and to find clues about its true purpose - in particular the mysterious Mermaid Project. What is the aim of Algapower's genetic research? Time is running short for Romane and her team.

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side!An interactive first introduction to ocean creatures and their habitats. With its gentle rhyming narrative, chunky flaps and finger trails, this book is perfect for little explorers!

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I travelled once around the world On stars with flaming tails, And touched the colours of my dreams Along some silver trails. Look out for best friends, pancakes, and Grandad singing; discover a river dolphin, a poison dart frog and the most dangerous animal in the world; imagine a talking nose, meet the Zimbats of Zingley Dell and find the colour of your dreams.

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Informative, surprising and hilarious, New Scientist tackles questions about the animal kingdom from readers in the magazine's popular 'Last Word' column. This book brings together the best of the bunch:Why do millipedes have so many legs? Will we ever speak dolphin?Do geese always fly in a V formation?And, at long last, a scientific verdict on the ultimate question: cats or dogs?

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Galaxy reading books are a wonderful collection of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to capture the interest of every child, helping to develop a life-long love of reading. Whales are the largest animals that have ever lived on our planet. But did you know that a dolphin is a type of toothed whale? Explore the amazing underwater world of whales and dolphins.Reading age: 6-7 years

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A day at the seashore can be full of surprise, wonder and excitement.Leap through the waves like a dolphin.Glide through the water like a fish.Soar along the sand with the seagulls.What will you do when you go to the beach?A lyrical story that celebrates the joy found exploring the coast from the bestselling author of Kangaroos Hop and the highly acclaimed illustrator of Bidhi Galing.

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How does a dolphin swim? How do they give birth in the water? How do they communicate with each other? Learn all about these intelligent, affectionate and sociable creatures that often swim in large groups, look after each other when injured and team together to catch their prey. Find out the names of different species of dolphins in the oceans around the world and about some of their close cousins.

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This updated guidebook, with a focus on responsible tourism, offers greater coverage than any other to the Chittagong Hill Tracts where 13 different ethnic groups live, and to the world's largest mangrove forest at the Sundarbans. Personal insights and anecdotes guide trailblazing travellers to those aspects of the country that are almost unknown to visitors - dolphin and whale watching, winter bird-watching in the northern wetlands and golden Bengal's silk and archaeological highlights.

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Jennifer Coolidge is an American actress, who is beloved for some of the most iconic television and movie roles. What Jennifer Says is an inspiring collection of some of her best sayings. “I hung in there longer than other people that were better than I was, I think. The key is to hang in there.” “I’ve always wanted to play a dolphin.” “If they don’t know who I am, just dump ‘em.”

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Returning to the beach cottage-a cottage named Scallop-where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice. Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell? Alice's friends are all returning, too. And she's certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can't wait. If Alice is lucky, everything will be absolutely perfect. Will Alice be lucky?

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Did you know that dolphins find their dinners by using sound to track down the location of their prey? Did you know that baby dolphins are born tail-first? Did you know that each dolphin has a unique whistle (like human fingerprints) that makes them recognisable to other dolphins? Discover these facts and more in this new addition to the popular series that combines raucous amounts of humor with a surprising amount of information on beloved animal friends.

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Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up.Join Rachel and Kirsty for an extra-special ocean fairy adventure! This bumper bind-up includes three Ocean Fairy stories - Ally the Dolphin Fairy, Pia the Penguin Fairy and Tess the Sea Turtle Fairy. 'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!

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When Jo brings her shy pet crab Henry to play, the other mermaids Anna and Bella are not very impressed with his skills. Anna even says that Henry is boring. But when a dolphin is saved using Henry's sharp claws their ideas change and Jo rewards her little pet for being such a star. Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools Helps your child develop reading fluency and confidence Suitable for children age 5-6 (Year 1) Book band: Blue A Phonics phase: 5

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Animal Mazes contains over 35 fun and colorful animal themed mazes for the youngest puzzler, including traditional mazes, string mazes, pattern mazes, and more! Specifically created for kids ages 3-6, this activity book is filled with mazes -- and every twist and turn offers a unique first-puzzling experience! Beginning puzzlers will have fun and feel successful as they travel through each age-appropriate maze. Along the way, they'll help a cow find her mama on the farm, guide sleepy koalas in pajamas to their beds, and splash across the sea with dolphin friends.

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Learn all the steps necessary to create four whimsical, decorative concrete garden ornaments. With 177 clear color photos and informative text, readers discover the techniques for mixing concrete, creating wire armature frameworks, applying and detailing the concrete, and painting the piece once the concrete mix has set. Following T.J. Neil's techniques, you will successfully complete a turtle planter, a gnome planter, a tree stump planter, and a working dolphin fountain. This book will be a joy for everyone who likes to work with their hands.

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Marnie Blue is shocked when lots of plastic rubbish starts to appear in Mermaid Lagoon. It's causing all sorts of problems and even harming the underwater animals. Marnie and her friends decide enough is enough and they must have a big green clean-up. But just where is all the plastic coming from? With the help of the local Brinies group, a new dolphin pal and a human friend, the mermaids come up with a plan to rid the lagoon of plastic junk for good.

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Which baby animals are born in the ocean? What are baby eels called? What sound does a dolphin calf make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in ocean habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in their natural environment.Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.

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What's your favourite creature that lives in the sea? With step-by-step instructions you can learn how to draw them all! Sketch a cheeky dolphin, doodle a friendly octopus, or colour in a happy turtle. From fish and seagulls to sharks and crabs, find all your friends in this brilliant drawing and colouring book. Bloomsbury Activity Books provide hours of drawing and colouring fun for children and parents alike. Every book includes lively illustrations and activities, perfect for providing entertainment at home or on the move!

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Romane has gone to Brazil, hoping to renew contact with Delphis, her dolphin friend, and find an explanation to the ongoing attacks by sea mammals against human ships and ports. Meanwhile, Brahim and Kruger continue their investigations in Mozambique. But their enemies, the white supremacists who still run Algapower, and their terrorist allies from the American White Army, know they're being hunted, and have no intention of being stopped again. A fight for the future of several species begins... The conclusion to this sequel to Mermaid Project. Ages 12+

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Harris the puffin is lonely and at a loose end. He sets out travelling, looking for adventure and meets a lost baby seal. Harris bravely helps his new young companion, but they run into trouble. Then a happy crowd of Scottish sea life pitches in: an eiderduck, a dolphin, otters and some fish. And there are more new friends to come ...Lynne Rickards' rollicking rhymes are matched by the verve and character of Gabby Grant's loveable illustrations.Set in Scotland on the Isle of May.From the team who brought you Lewis Clowns Around.

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Tom and Mot are best friends. On their birthday, Tom gives Mot a feather – but could it be a feather from the most spectacular bird in the world? Mot gives Tom a marble – or is it the smallest planet in the universe? Tom would like to give a whale, a dolphin, a sea monster, an elephant, while Mot would give rivers, mountains, forests and even the sun! But after a joyful day playing together, what is the best present of all? This beautiful story of imagination and friendship is perfect for sharing.

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Combining scientific facts with the art of poetry, this is a humorous and educational picture book about animals that look alike.How do you tell a llama from an alpaca, an alligator from a crocodile, or a dolphin from a porpoise? The animal kingdom is full of creatures that look so similar to others that they are often confused for each other. A Llama Is Not an Alpaca pairs rhyming animal riddles with factual responses to both teach and engage young readers as they compare and contrast features of commonly misidentified animals. How many will you get right?!

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A classic collection of stories by P.L Travers, Penelope Lively, Michael Morpurgo, Michael Rosen, Alexander McCall Smith and others, specially chosen for young readers of around seven by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling; Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin: Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears? These classic stories are wonderful to share and enjoy with your child at any time of the year, or would make the perfect birthday gift.

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Join Tina and Tim as they meet lots of different animals in lots of different places. See if you can match all the listed names to the illustrations, which are shown separately and within the big picture scenes. Count all the sea creatures, from one dolphin to ten fish. Can you name the beasts who live in snowy lands, such as an animal with antlers and a bird that cannot fly? See all the many shades of animals that inhabit the rainforest. This fun first word book will help children to recognize, read and spell 100 animal words while they play.

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Child development specialists have shown that children learn best when they acquire knowledge through multiple senses. Not only sight and sound, but touch as well, are critical elements in their development. Children love learning to name objects and they are in for a multisensory treat with this big book containing 150 words and 30 touch-and-feel elements. Featuring many things familiar in a young child's world-a soft blanket, the smooth skin of a dolphin, a rough-textured sack-this generously oversized volume helps young readers build vocabulary and develop picture and word associations. The perfect baby shower gift!

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Whether you would like to learn how to build a bird box, dig a hedgehog tunnel or implement broader environmental changes in your community, this practical guide to saving our most endangered species will teach you how you can help on an individual, local and national level. Focusing on thirty of our most loved and most ‘at risk’ inhabitants, this uplifting and hopeful book will give naturalists of any age the tools to respond to the SOS calls heard from their garden, local park and beyond. Featured species include:• Hedgehog• Shrill Carder Bee• Red Squirrel• Skylark• Puffin• Barn Owl• Seahorse• Bottle-nose Dolphin

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A look at baby animals in a range of habitats, exploring how their parents look after them, and how they learn, grow and thrive.Which baby animals are born in the ocean? What are baby eels called? What sound does a dolphin calf make?This book introduces young children to baby animals in ocean habitats. Clear and friendly text, suitable for children aged 5+, is complemented by beautiful photographs of animal babies in their natural environment.Part of the Animal Babies series looking at baby animals on farms, in the oceans and rainforests, and in snowy habitats.

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This soft-to-the-touch board book encourages small children to learn and talk about wild animals. Youngsters love looking at pictures of animals, and they will find an entire zoo of them in here - everything from a fearsome crocodile to the cutest panda cub. A huge variety of creatures is shown, from an enormous elephant to a beautiful little butterfly; from tough-looking rhinos to delicate, bright green frogs; from a playful dolphin to a roaring lion; and from the familiar eagle to an exotic spiny lizard. The book's strong, dramatic pictures, and informative and entertaining point-and-say style encourage word skills and recognition. It is specially designed for youngsters and adults to enjoy together, with a wipe-clean cover and sturdy board pages. Visually interesting, enjoyable to use and built to last, this is a wonderful introduction to the worlds of words and wildlife. Experts agree that preschool children respond more immediately to photographs than to illustrations. This book is visually appealing, designed for kids to enjoy and to learn from. Here they will find a tall giraffe and a tiny tropical fish. Some pages are grouped by environment, showing the aquatic penguin and dolphin. Others are linked by type, such as the marsupial koala and kangaroo from Australia. Meanwhile, grown-ups can point to and repeat the simple captions. Explore the diversity of nature with this special padded boardbook.

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A cute board book with pages that look like a little chalkboard and illustrations that look as if they were drawn with coloured chalk! This simple, yet adorable board book will become a favourite with the littlest ones, who will be inspired to try copying the charming, colourful, chalklike designs. Dive deep down into the sea, and meet a variety of interesting creatures that swim below the waves. All appear on a chalkboard-like surface in bright colours, including an orangey crab, a blue dolphin, a pink jellyfish, a striped clownfish, and an octopus, shark, and golden starfish. Ages: 0 to 3

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Widely celebrated as the author of the worldwide bestselling novels A SUITABLE BOY and AN EQUAL MUSIC, Vikram Seth is also a highly acclaimed poet with a substantial body of work. Here, for the first time in one volume, readers can appreciate the beauty and scope of his poetic vision. Including MAPPINGS, THE HUMBLE ADMINISTRATOR'S GARDEN, ALL YOU WHO SLEEP TONIGHT, THREE CHINESE POETS, BEASTLY TALES FROM HERE AND THERE, ARION AND THE DOLPHIN, THE RIVERED EARTH and SUMMER REQUIEM, this collection displays the richness of Vikram Seth's imagination and the brilliant diversity of his craft.

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Transporting us to all corners of the globe, the tales in Louis de Bernières’ worldly and entertaining collection Labels and Other Stories feature a cast of unlikely and unforgettable heroes who can be found collecting luxury tinned cat-food labels, posting fish to the President, falling in love with dolphin deities and dining with Brazilian street thieves. And in ‘Gunter Weber's Confession’, we return once more to the Greek island of Captain Corelli's Mandolin and its much-loved characters.Full of wit, charm and warmth, Labels and Other Stories shows the imaginative range and unique storytelling power of one of our msot treasured writers.

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Join a young girl on the adventure of a lifetime as she swims with dolphins. Written in the first person, in a captivatingly immediate style, readers will feel that they are there with the young swimmer as she fulfils her dream. Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters. Text type – A non-fiction recount. A labelled diagram on pages 22 and 23 show the different parts of a dolphin, offering reinforcement. Curriculum links – Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear?, Passport to the world. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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Ride alongside the author Pamela S. Turner and her scientific team and meet a cast of dolphin characters large enough (and charismatic enough) to rival a Shakespearean play - Puck, Piccolo, Flute, and Dodger among them. You will fall in love with this crew, both human and finned, as they seek to answer the question: just why are dolphins so smart? And what does their behaviour tell us about human intelligence, captive animals, and the future of the ocean? Beautiful photos of dolphins in their natural habitat and a funny, friendly, and fast-paced text make this another winner in the Scientists in the Field series.

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'If an Outsider wields the blade, the House of Koronos burns...'Hylas is only a boy but he knows three things:The Gods exist.Magic is real.Somebody wants him dead.Hunted and alone, Hylas is desperate to find his missing sister. His quest takes him across the hostile mountains and treacherous seas of Ancient Greece. His only friend is a girl on the run. His only guide is a wild dolphin.And his murderous enemies are closing in...This action-packed adventure story is perfect for kids aged 9-12.'Electrifying' - Independent on Sunday'The reader's attention is caught from the first line...spellbinding' - Telegraph'Set to become another children's classic' - Books for Keeps

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Deep sea fishers, dolphin researchers, smugglers, and an island shrouded in myth in the middle of the rough Atlantic ocean: Commissaire Dupin had sworn he would never again investigate on the ocean, but his fifth case takes him offshore, off the west coast of Brittany on a beautifully sunny day in June. He lands on the unique Île de Sein, populated by more rabbits than people, where the hairdresser arrives by boat and which was formerly inhabited by powerful witches and even the Devil himself. In front of this impressive backdrop-between the islands of Molène, Ouessant, and the bay of Douarnenez-Dupin and his team follow a puzzling case that pushes them to their very limits.

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Welcome to Mermaids Rock! The entrance to the mermaid realm in the deep, blue ocean… Marina is new in Mermaids Rock, having travelled the world with her scientist dad, and she can’t wait to make friends! She meets a group of mermaids who love animals and the environment as much as she does and the new friends soon face their first challenge… The beautiful coral caves nearby have been damaged. Who, or what, could have caused the destruction? And why? From the author of STAR FRIENDS comes the first in an exciting new series about the wonders of the ocean, perfect for fans of RAINBOW MAGIC, Barbie Dolphin Magic and Holly Webb.

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Explore the very best getaways that Britain has to offer with this seasonal guide to short travel adventures. Whether it’s island-hopping in spring, wine-tasting in summer, dolphin-watching in autumn, or skiing in winter, here are 52 memorable breaks for all tastes and budgets. All the planning has been done for you, with practical information on the best places to stay and eat -- plus insights on unmissable cultural events, activities, historic sites, attractions and natural beauty sports. There are also more clever ideas for similar short trips across England, Scotland and Wales. Be inspired to get more out of your travels, with this expert advice, stunning photography and fresh ideas for discovering places you’ll love.

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Amid the chaos of the Second World War comes a charming story of courage and friendship, from the author of Green Dolphin Country and A City of Bells.In the summer of 1940, as the darkest days of the Second World War approach, a chance encounter on a train leads Miss Brown to become housekeeper at the Castle.Hidden in a quiet, rural corner of England, the crumbling castle is home to lonely historian Mr Birley and his nephews, fighter pilot Richard and fair, peace-loving Stephen. With young evacuees Moppet and Poppet, and mysterious violinist Jo Isaacson, this unexpected family of strangers come to rely on each other as the devastations of war rage on.

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