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Nine Open Arms

by Benny Lindelauf

Illustrator: Dasha Tolstikova

Ages: 12+

Published: 2014

Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books

ISBN: 978-1-59270-146-9

Keywords: Prejudice, Multi-cultural, Family

Life in an abandoned house at the edge of the world is equal parts puzzle, tragic romance, family history, and coming of age. Translator's note, glossary, character list, map, spot art for section openers.