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The Godmother

by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough · 1994

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Seattle social worker Rose Samson wishes for a fairy godmother to save "the whole damned city". Magical Felicity Fortune tries to help Snohomish Quantrill, knife-wielding assassin sent by her envious step-mother, abandoned children Gigi and Hank threatened by a powerful pedophile, Vietnam refugee Ding leader of teen gang. But reincarnated talking Puss has his own ideas how to aid orphan Dico, transformed toad has power to cause disfiguring warts, seven nicknamed Vietnam veteran soldiers are intent on their male bonding retreat camp. Friendly policeman Fred offers romance and practical assistance when Felicity's allotted budget for magic runs out.

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SeattleSeattleMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adult
Length
medium · 341 pages

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