Amy Unbounded, The Ashcan Series #5
In "The Gift," Amy Unbounded discovers that wonder can arrive in the most unexpected forms—when her music draws a visitor from beyond the world, and with it, a book that changes everything. Written and illustrated by Rachel Hartman, this 1997 issue from the Ashcan Series captures a quiet, luminous moment of connection and curiosity. The cover by Rachel Hartman perfectly frames the story’s tender, otherworldly hope.
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Amy wants to learn to read, but has no books. Not until she plays her bombarde for her uncle and attracts the Ninyan ambassador to the house. . . who gives her a book.
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