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The Touchstone
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4.3 out of 5
Based on 3 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
'Anything you want to know, you hold the stone, ask me, and I will give you the answer'. Douglas is not the sort of boy to panic when something out of the ordinary happens. But, when he meets a native of the planet Vangar whose arm has dropped off and needs his help, and who is being hunted by the Guardians of the Federation, well, even Douglas finds things a bit of a strain.
Book Information
PublisherPenguin Group (UK)
BindingPaperback (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages176
ISBN-100141303433
ISBN-13978-0141303437
Publication Date05/06/2004
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About Andrew Norriss (Author) : Andrew Norriss is a British children's author and a writer for television (Brittas Empire). One of his more popular works was the children's book Aquila, which later became a BBC TV show. He also publ... more
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6/9/2008 Jane Norriss said: My favourite of Andrew's books - meet The Librarian Gedrus...
tags: I recommend if you want to know the answer to life., I recommend

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