BOOK THE ISLAND OF MARIA
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A unique and fascinating story about love and separation.
My name is Maria Petraki. And this is the story of my life.
Inspired by the worldwide bestseller The Island and adapted for children, Maria's touching story of how her life became connected to Spinalonga, a small island near Crete, is a hymn to friendship and family, hope and love. Above all, however, it is a story as relevant as ever.
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