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There Never Was a Once Upon a Time (Discoveries)

There Never Was a Once Upon a Time (Discoveries)

Penned By Carmen Naranjo
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There Never Was a Once Upon a Time (Discoveries)

There Never Was a Once Upon a Time (Discoveries)

Penned By Carmen Naranjo
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The 10 stories in this collection are narrated by children and adolescents that each have a fascinating grasp of everyday reality. The lush imaginative power of youth is revealed in the stories, as magical elements weave in and out and the narrators take over as creators—inventing imaginary girlfriends, older brothers, and ways to escape the harsh realities of growing up. While coping with the cruel reality of an exterior world in sharp conflict with their most intimate beliefs, the narrators provide lyrical insight into the fantastical realm of children through their first-person tellings.

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Released August 1, 1989
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Carmen Naranjo
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Carmen Naranjo

After spending years working in the corporate world, Carmen Naranjo finally decided to pursue a lifelong passion for writing. They currently reside in a quiet suburb where they spend most of their time outlining new stories, reading extensively, and occasionally attempting to bake.

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