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The Secret Spice
Bahman made carpets dance and cool breezes wrap people in happy thoughts. How did he do it? Anousha desperately wanted to know, but his attempts bring monstrous disaster. That is, until Bahman tells him of the secret spice.
If you like Strega Nona or the Magician's Apprentice, you'll like this story of special flowers, foods, and spices that warm the hearts of all.
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