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“It is odd, the twists that life will sometimes take. The ewe that you think will give birth with ease dies bringing forth a two-headed lamb. Or the ski trail that you have been told is treacherous, you navigate easily.”

Quote by Edith Pattou

Work

North Child

In this gripping tale, a young girl discovers her mysterious past and embarks on a perilous journey through a world of magic and danger. more

Author

Edith Pattou
Edith Pattou

Edith Pattou is a writer, but specific details about her life and works are currently unknown. more

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