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The Sampo: A Wonder Tale of the Old North

by James Baldwin

Level C1 · AdvancedAdventure41 chapters
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CEFR level
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Length
41 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Amid the icy waves of the far North, a mysterious shipwrecked hero’s cries summon Dame Louhi and her radiant daughter, the Maid of Beauty, into a world where ancient magic, songs, and legendary adventures weave an unforgettable tale.

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Contents

41 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02ILLUSTRATIONS
03MISTRESS AND MINSTREL
04THE MAID OF BEAUTY
05THE GRAYBEARD AND HIS SON
06THE WICKED HORNET
07THE TREE OF MAGIC
08THE SMITHY
09THE TEMPEST
10THE RECIPE
11THE CALDRON
12THE FORGING OF THE SAMPO

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