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For nearly a year, readers calling themselves trovers, enchanted by this fairy tale and its rich illustrations, solved clues that led them to twelve gold. For instance, of the mystery language in his book, stadther says, hest is english. Article on book, a treasures trove, and its author and illustrator, michael stadther of pound ridge, ny. From a richly drawn fantasy, real riches the new york times. The authormichael stadther known as michael stadther, the author seems to have very little history. Danbury when jewelry design owner robert underhill met retired rich guy michael stadther in his store last year. For nearly a year, readers calling themselves trovers, enchanted by this fairy tale and its rich illustrations, solved clues that led them to twelve gold tokens hidden by the author around the continental. Doths in danger book by michael stadther illustrator 1. The game in the book was meant for his 4yearold daughter, but jacob e. A story written by michael stadther about twelve forest creatures that save a forest, along with talking trees, flying dogs doths, insane illustrations, and puzzles. A fairy tale about real treasure for parents and children of all ages is an illustrated childrens book written by michael stadther and.
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