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Beyond the Burning Lands

by John Christopher · 1971

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Luke has been exiled from Winchester since his half-brother, Peter, came to power. Now Peter's wife has convinced him to permit Luke to return.

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childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
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young adultchildrens
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medium · 216 pages

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