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Of Her Own Design

Birdie Willis, Nicole Adelfinger, illustrated by Jess Taylor, Fiona Marchbank

Teenage writer Brie Page is transported by magic into a world of stories, but the problems in her own life still follow her. In Holden, Brie is dealing with recurring writer’s block, parents who frequently fight, a former best friend who now bullies her, and the arrival of Kay Ardiger. The novel combines a magical story world with Brie’s creative and personal struggles.

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Themes
Bullying · Family · Fantasy And Magic · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Mad Cave Studios
Published
June 18, 2024
ISBN-13
9781952303579
Language
English
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