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Sarah Mandell

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Born

Rome, Italy

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Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Travel

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Sarah Mandell is a professionally trained artist with a background in commercial interior design. She's also the brains and busy hands behind a thriving indie craft business called Once Again Sam (www.onceagainsam.com). Even with an ever-expanding collection of creative outlets, she's truly the happiest when she's writing.

To learn more about Sarah Mandell please visit www.sarahmandell.com where you'll also find maps, road trip photo albums and soundtracks, all inspired by the debut novel.
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The Animal Kingdom Collection

They hail from distant lands & right in your very own backyard. They’re adorned with tiny crowns, sparkly jewels, and medals of honor. They’re one-of-a-kind creatures, all needle felted with wool fiber, and they would love to rein over your empty wall space. Or, perhaps overthrow whatever is currently hanging on your wall so they can claim their new kingdom in your home (in a peaceful way, of cou

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	Celia on the Run 4.29 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Two Brothers, One Redhead, and a Stolen Giraffe 4.25 avg rating — 12 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The County Line

by Steve Weddle

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The Almost Nearly Perfect People: Behind the Myth of the Scandinavian Utopia

by Michael Booth

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