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The Magic Purse
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4 out of 5
Based on 15 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
On his way to a sacred shrine, a young farmer takes the wrong path and comes to the dreaded Black Swamp, full of quicksand and slithering snakes. Though he longs to flee, he takes pity on a girl held prisoner by the ruler of the swamp. He courageously sticks to his promise to help--with amazing results. Watercolor illustrations.
Book Information
PublisherMargaret K. McElderry
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100689505590
ISBN-13978-0689505591
Publication Date09/30/1993
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About Yoshiko Uchida (Author) : Yoshiko Uchida is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Yoshiko Uchida include Samurai of Gold Hill, Journey To Topaz: A Story of the Japanese-... more
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About Keiko Narahashi (Illustrator) : Keiko Narahashi is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Keiko Narahashi include Ouch, Mama Will Be Home Soon, Here Comes the Year, and A Fawn in ... more
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