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Impossible Destiny of Cutie Grackle. The

Shawn K. Stout

Illustrator: Alona Millgram

Ages: 9+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Peachtree Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-68263-320-5

Keywords: family, ravens, archaeology, trees

Ravens present an impoverished lonely 10-year-old a series of objects imbedded with memories of her cursed family's past. Can the birds help her break the curse? Spot illustrations.