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The elves and the shoemaker

by Rob Lloyd Jones (2016)

About this book

A retelling of the Grimm Brothers tale captures the kindness of a shoemaker and the magic of the two elves who help him.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe elves and the shoemaker Lead Character

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