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Emerald and the Magic Shell

Written by Harriet Muncaster · Illustrated by Harriet Muncaster

Oxford University Press · 2025 · 5+

Chapter Book · PB · Fiction

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Emerald wants a proper family camping trip, but King Auster's magic shell keeps making everything luxurious. When she finally tries the shell herself on a cold night, the resulting spell causes unexpected trouble.

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