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The Five Sisters

by Margaret Mahy · 1997

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A row of five linked paper dolls is whisked away by the wind before Sally's Nana can draw all their faces. Tossed by winds, drenched by water, and scorched by fire, the five sisters search for a mysterious island on the edge of the sea — and acquire their own names, faces and unique personalities along the way.

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fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisartartMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens
Length
short · 80 pages

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