The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page — Shannon Hale
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The book smelled dusty and old but also carried a sweet tang, a hint of something inviting. She opened to the first page and started to read, pronouncing the words in a reverent whisper.

— Shannon Hale
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