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Meet Stephanie Burgis and The Raven Throne

Meet Stephanie Burgis and The Raven Throne

Fri 29 Sep, Cover Article (Kids), Good Reading for Kids
STEPHANIE BURGIS is the author of The Raven Heir. If you have yet to read this book we suggest you go straight to the library and get a copy to read! In this interview with the author, Good Reading chats with Stephanie about the sequel, The Raven Throne.   The Raven Throne is the second book in your fantasy series. What’s new for the triplets since the last book? In the months that have taken place since the ending of The Raven ...
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