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During a singing lesson, Magia discovers the eerie bone flutes music teacher Miss Grand has been using to ensorcel the townspeople. Afterward, nothing goes right for Magia and her family, and improving their circumstances comes at a high price. With its vivid Eastern European–flavored setting, dreamlike internal logic, and hopeful ending, this re-casting of traditional folklore will captivate readers.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
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November, 2017