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The Stones of Green Knowe

by L.M. Boston · 1976

Green Knowe seriesbook 6 of 6

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This last of the series starts at the origin of Green Knowe. Roger, the son of a Norman lord, first child to live in the grand old manor, finds ancient stones that magically transport him back and forth in time so he can meet and befriend Toby, Linnet, Susan, and Tolly - future inhabitants of Green Knowe.

Genre
fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thishistorical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thistime traveltime travelMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
EnglandEnglandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 144 pages

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