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Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd
Written by Mary Losure
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A surprising true story of Isaac Newton’s boyhood suggests an intellectual development owing as much to magic as science.
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Mary Losure
Mary Losure, author of The Fairy Ring and Wild Boy, writes both non-fiction and fantasy for children. Before she was a children's book author, she was an award-winning reporter for Minnesota Public Radio. A long-time contributor to National Public Radio, she also reported from Mexico and South America for the independent production company Round Earth Media. She lives in Minnesota.
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