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The dreaming jewels

by Theodore Sturgeon

An abused boy named Horty runs away to join a travelling circus, where he discovers unique performers and crystalline alien life forms. The narrative examines themes of humanity and belonging among those on the fringes of society.

Accession 15731 ISBN 0552097497 Publisher Corgi Books
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