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    A World in Tales: From Dance to Death, Volume 1
    A World in Tales: From Dance to Death, Volume 1
    A World in Tales: From Dance to Death, Volume 1
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    A World in Tales: From Dance to Death, Volume 1

    By David Wagnon

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    Read along as three brothers recount the history of another world through tales of spectacular individuals. Each chapter focuses on a new character and country, shining a light on the culture and struggles of each place. Volume 1 begins with the happy few . . . though what happy means greatly depends on the brother you read.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThe Write Place, Inc.
    Release dateDec 21, 2017
    ISBN9780998305851
    A World in Tales: From Dance to Death, Volume 1

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