The Elegance of the Hedgehog (9781933372600) Muriel Barbery, Alison Anderson
Product Details:
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Europa Editions (September 2, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1933372605
ISBN-13: 978-1933372600
Product Dimensions:
8.2 x 5.3 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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