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East of the Sun and West of the Moon

by Nancy Willard · 1989

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Rendered in play format, this is the traditional tale of a spirited young girl in a wretchedly poor household, and the magical white bear who chooses her to share his lavish palace.

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Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 64 pages

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