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The F*erie's GiftRetold byTanya Robyn Battlllustrated by Nicoletta CeccoliNarrated by Niamh Cusack

A Junior Library Guitd Setection, 2003Qppenheim Toy Portfolio Qold Award, 2004

lf you could make a single wish,what would you wish for? A humblewoodcutter faces this very dilemmawhen he rescues a faerie.

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The Barefoot Booof PiratesRetold by Richard Walkerl l lustrated by Olwyn WhelanNarrated by Richard Hope

Book ofthe Year Bronze Medal 1999,ForeWord Magazine

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Tales of Wisdom & IVonderRetold and Narrated by Hugh Luptonl l lustrated by Niamh Sharkey

Books for Children Mother Coose Award, 1999

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