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    The Path of the Oak
    The Path of the Oak
    The Path of the Oak
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    The Path of the Oak

    By Matthew J. Peterson

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    It's JJ's last summer before college and he has a few more odd jobs to complete to earn some extra cash, including cleaning out his grandmother's garden. Little does he know her garden is also a portal to a dark and magical land.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMatthew J. Peterson
    Release dateJul 1, 2021
    ISBN9798201661960
    The Path of the Oak
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    Matthew J. Peterson

    Hello!  If you're checking out my profile than you're interested in what I write, which is awesome. Maybe we're even kindred spirits. Who knows?! I write fantasy fiction for readers young and old. My inspirations are all the works Hayao Miyazaki and classics like Peter Pan and Wind in the Willows, as well as Folktales the world over.  Writing is my happy place and I hope you have fun visiting the worlds that I've created. I'm also a children's music teacher and I live in Seattle with my wife, Jana. Check out my Instagram page "mattypcreations" to learn more about me and to get in touch.  

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