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The Secret-keeper

In the village of Maldinga, anyone troubled by a secret knows just where to take it — by following the winding path through the woods to Kalli's cottage. Tailors and farmers, marriage-makers and bakers — almost everyone comes to see Kalli, for she is the village secret-keeper, and over the years she has stored hundreds of secrets. But one long winter, Kalli falls ill, and the weight of the hidden secrets begins to catch up with her. Spring brings the curious villagers, who wonder what ails their secret-keeper. The time has come for them to help Kalli and for her to learn some unexpected secrets. Is it possible not all secrets are sad? And could someone have a secret that's just for Kalli?

An original fairy tale as beautifully illustrated as it is told, The Secret-Keeperis a book to share with everyone.

Genre
fantasyromancefairy tale
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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