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Enigmatic tales of magic, loss, and belonging.
Imagine delving into an anthology where every story dances on the line between the bizarre and the magical, and you find yourself transfixed by the prospect of mermaids in aquariums and spirits in jars. It's for those who appreciate the fantastical woven into the fabric of modern storytelling, where each tale gives voice to the outsiders and the misplaced. Jen Campbell's collection promises to leave echoes of wonder long after you've turned the last page.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night
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Jen Campbell
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ISBN: 9781473653535
Authors:
Jen Campbell
Publisher: Two Roads
Date of Publication: 2017-11-02
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections:
Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 3378 readers)
Description
These days, you can find anything you need at the click of a button. That's why I bought her heart online. Spirits in jam jars, mini-apocalypses, animal hearts and side shows. A girl runs a coffin hotel on a remote island. A boy is worried his sister has two souls. A couple are rewriting the history of the world. And mermaids are on display at the local aquarium. The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night is a collection of twelve haunting stories; modern fairy tales brimming with magic, outsiders and lost souls.
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Enigmatic tales of magic, loss, and belonging.
Imagine delving into an anthology where every story dances on the line between the bizarre and the magical, and you find yourself transfixed by the prospect of mermaids in aquariums and spirits in jars. It's for those who appreciate the fantastical woven into the fabric of modern storytelling, where each tale gives voice to the outsiders and the misplaced. Jen Campbell's collection promises to leave echoes of wonder long after you've turned the last page.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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