Read An Excerpt From Shadows In The Pleasure Gardens By Elaine Mary Griffin
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- May 19, 2025
Tali Nohkati, The Great Crossing by Koza Belleli follows a boy as he embarks on an epic journey across the Americas—guided and protected by animal companions—in search of a new tribe, weaving together the rich traditions of Native American lore and timeless elements of mythic storytelling. Below is an excerpt from the coming-of-age novel:
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