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The Fortune-Tellers by Lloyd Alexander

A delightful little tale of some sillies and a man who discovers the trick of being a fortune-teller.

Crossposts: https://marycatelli.livejournal.com/882567.html

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This is a wonderful book, and it includes a picture of Lloyd Alexander in it, seated at outdoor cafe--did you catch it?

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I shall have to look!

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It's a pleasure to hear about this book. The Chronicles of Prydain is one of my favorite books/series of all time.

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Read him by the ream in my childhood.

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