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But being in another dimension is dangerous, and when ripley wanders off on her own into the middle of a bittercold pocketdimension winter, the roanokes fun vacation to another realm might end up being too. An allfemaleled, allages comic about ladies being friends and having woodsy adventures. Jo, april, mal, molly and ripley are five best pals determined. The high council is coming to camp and counselor jen is determined to make everything perfect, even though a storm is brewing and kittens from the boys camp are manifesting magical powers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lumberjanes vol. Its touching story is full of softer things like forgiveness and second chances, leaving the issue to become a gentle end to one hectic arc. Susan, esther, and daisy havent been at university very long, but their shenanigans are already in full swing.
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