A String in the Harp

Nancy Bond
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In an ideal blend of absorbing fantasy and realistic fiction, A String in the Harp tells the story of 12-year-old Pete Morgan who, on a visit to Wales, finds a harp key that shows him scenes from the life of the ancient bard Taliesin. Set in both present-day and ancient Wales, this Newbery Honor title has become a contemporary classic.
Genres: FantasyYoung AdultFictionChildrensMiddle GradeHistorical FictionTime TravelHistoricalMythologyJuvenile
384 Pages

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