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Black Maria

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Black Maria
Black Maria

Sinister sweetness conceals magic-driven matriarchal dystopia.

If you find the dance between light-hearted whimsy and dark undertones captivating, "Black Maria" is a book that will ensnare your imagination. Diana Wynne Jones artfully blends the mundane with the magical, creating a narrative that's as charming as it is chilling. Pick this up for an enchanting, somewhat twisted tale that dives into family dynamics and power plays, all served with a side of sly humor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Black Maria

by Diana Wynne Jones   |  Ages 13+
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ISBN: 9780006755289
Authors: Diana Wynne Jones
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Date of Publication: 2000-07-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Young Readers, Childrens Classics, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Mystery, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 2245 readers)
 

Sinister sweetness conceals magic-driven matriarchal dystopia.

If you find the dance between light-hearted whimsy and dark undertones captivating, "Black Maria" is a book that will ensnare your imagination. Diana Wynne Jones artfully blends the mundane with the magical, creating a narrative that's as charming as it is chilling. Pick this up for an enchanting, somewhat twisted tale that dives into family dynamics and power plays, all served with a side of sly humor.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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