Author

Publication

1985 - Bradbury Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

41,750 words, Guess

Page Count

167 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-100027077500
  • ISBN-139780027077506
  • LibraryThing110892
  • Library of Congress Control Number85005719
  • OCLC Control Number11812814
and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780027077506
  • Open LibraryOL3025348M

Classifications

  • DDC[Fic]
  • LCCPZ7.A953 Br 1985
  • LCCPZ7.A953Br 1985

Description

Five wishes can save a suffering kingdom--but at a high price to 12-year-old Morwenna, who is responsible for granting them. A sensitively written tale which poses philosophical questions about selfishness, selflessness, and the terrible burden of what first appears to be wonderful gifts.--School Library Journal.

First Sentence

WHEN the country of . . . No, the name doesn't matter.

Description

Having used four of the five wishes she is granted to make on behalf of the hapless citizens of her country, Morwenna flees the kingdom to decide what to do with the last wish.

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Other Editions

  • Bright shadowBradbury Press1985-01-01
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