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The various is a childrens fantasy novel written and illustrated by steve augarde, published in 2003. The trilogy tells the story of the hidden tribes of little people who live in a tangled forest on a hill in somerset, and their interactions with the children at the farm on whose land the hill stands. Steve augarde has worked as an illustrator, paperengineer and semipro jazz musician. The first novel in a gripping trilogy about 11yearold midge and her. He has published over 80 books, ranging from story books and popup books for young readers to his recent novels for. The various touchstone trilogy, book 1 by steve augarde. Steve augarde born 3 oct 1950 is a british author and artist. Click to read more about the various by steve augarde. His first book for older children, the various, won a smarties silver award in 2003.
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