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Magic Fish

by Freya Littledale · 1967

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A greedy fisherman's wife is granted every wish but can't find happiness.

Genre
fairy talefantasyfolkloremyths and folklorehumor
Themes
animalschildhood
Setting
Germany
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 32 pages

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