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“With centuries of knowledge to draw on, along with an uncanny ability to tap into and access any change in circumstances that may affect the family, the crows are keenly aware that a major threat has emerged, and they must watch over their charges until the danger has been neutralized. They have chosen their protector and he will know what to do.”

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Book:Eight Crows for a Wish

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