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Secret of the Tower

by Debra Doyle, James D. Macdonald, Judith Mitchell · 1990

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After Randal breaks his promise never to use a weapon, he must travel to the faraway tower of a master wizard to be pardoned before he can practice his magic. But a perilous journey is even more dangerous without a sword or magical powers...This second book in the well-written, absorbing fantasy series will have readers clamoring for more. Ages 8 - 12.

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childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
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childrensyoung adult

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