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Reviewed on October 1, 2002
Gr 4-Up In Jackson's unnamed medieval kingdom, the royal alchemist struggles to turn lead into gold. His futile efforts distract him from practically everything else, including his loyal dog, Sophia. Feeling neglected, the canine takes up the task herself and inexplicably succeeds in producing a shiny golden lump. She tucks it away in anticipation of just the right moment to present it to her master, after which she expects his priorities to return to normal. But as luck would have it, the king forgets all about gold when he notices his alche...Log In or Sign Up to Read More