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This winner of the American Book Award, which was also named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, begins Alexander's classic fantasy trilogy. When apprentice Theo prints a pamphlet for a traveling showman, it sets off a chain reaction that results in the murder of his master. Theo flees and teams up with the showman and Mickle, a strong-willed girl with a mysterious past.
Synopsis:
The first volume of Lloyd Alexander's classic "Westmark" trilogy finds a printer's apprentice on the road with a traveling show. Performing feats that astound and amaze, he and his friends fall into a trap set by Chief Minister Cabbarus, who is determined to wrest power from the grief-stricken king.
"Synopsis"
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The first volume of Lloyd Alexander's classic "Westmark" trilogy finds a printer's apprentice on the road with a traveling show. Performing feats that astound and amaze, he and his friends fall into a trap set by Chief Minister Cabbarus, who is determined to wrest power from the grief-stricken king.
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