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This was a completely new direction for Jasper Fforde — and one which was well worth exploring. I have a feeling this world could be easily re-used with different protagonists for a long time to come.
Personally, I'd say this is a great book to throw at any young, budding activist. The whole storyline revolves around one girl's decision to do the right thing: protect nature and animals while also maintaining peace in the country. The dragon also has some very wise things to say on the matter of ...more
Personally, I'd say this is a great book to throw at any young, budding activist. The whole storyline revolves around one girl's decision to do the right thing: protect nature and animals while also maintaining peace in the country. The dragon also has some very wise things to say on the matter of ...more
Nov 07, 2012
Cora
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really liked it
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kindle,
dragons,
young-adult,
audible,
coming-of-age,
humor,
england,
environment,
magic
This young adult/middle school novel was a lot of fun. It was about a foundling girl, Jennifer Strange, who iis managing a company that provides magical services. Unfortunately, the world's magic seems to be decreasing and the wizards are forced to use their magical skill for such mundane tasks such as rewiring houses and transporting packages (on flying carpets). One day everyone from those with relatively strong magic to those with little magical talent are getting a premonition that the last
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Aug 29, 2016
Marie (UK)
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I love Jasper Fforde. This is one of his less complex story lines but plenty to maintain interest
Apr 09, 2014
Deedee
marked it as to-read
Lexile 850L
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9.0
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 9.0
Jan 20, 2011
Rebekah
marked it as to-read
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fairy-ad-folk-tales-legends-myths
May 21, 2011
Sarah
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really liked it
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2012,
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Aug 18, 2012
Kathy
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Sep 23, 2012
Ruth Ferguson
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Sep 26, 2012
Misty
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Oct 14, 2012
Carrie
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Jun 18, 2013
Lorna
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Jul 14, 2014
Harold Ogle
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Jun 18, 2015
Lindsay
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Oct 13, 2015
Micha
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