City of Masks
by:
Mary Hoffman (author)
"A Booklist Editors' Choice"A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
"A Booklist Editors' Choice"A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781582349176 (1582349177)
Publish date: September 9th 2004
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Pages no: 352
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Young Adult,
Magic,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Science Fiction,
Cultural,
Italy,
Historical Fiction,
Romance,
Young Adult Fantasy,
Time Travel
Series: Stravaganza (#1)
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