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Someplace to be flying / Charles de Lint

A photojournalist and a local resident uncover a secret community of ancient animal people living in a city's ruins. This discovery draws them into a hidden war between mythic figures who have lived disguised among humans for generations.
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Accession Number: 36026
Site: Vernon O Content
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Binding Type: Hard Back
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