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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
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Debbie M
Aug 23, 2018 rated it really liked it
For those of you new to the Fantasy Genre, this book is a great place to start.

I found this story very entertaining. This short novel carried a big punch and had all the elements that keep me interested (original, creative, engaging, exciting, absorbing, whimsical, scary and hard to put down).

This book is a keeper and will definitely be a re-read in the future.
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