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A fantasy classic for the simplicity of a story that simultaneously conveys so many truths. I read this novel to my young son as a bedtime story, and he enjoyed it as such. But there are many quiet lessons in these pages that include the taking command of one's fate (Molly), the link between heroics and self-sacrifice (Prince Lir), compassion as the path to unlocking one's ability (Schemdrick), and facing one's fears and cynicism (the red bull) in order to defeat them. Viewing the novel as alleg
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