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( Publishers Weekly) Nan’s fiery personality will attract readers like moths, and Auxier's unusual blend of mythology and history will keep them transfixed." ( Booklist) He questions what makes one a monster and applauds helping others, activism, education, earthly marvels, and the possibility of magic. ![]() "Auxier wipes away the grime from a bleak chapter in history, where children were forced to work dangerous jobs that claimed many lives. ![]() ![]() ![]() Lukyanenko’s Places: Born in Karatau, Kazakhstan, lives and works in Moscow. ![]() He has been known to keep pet mice and has a collection of hundreds of mice made of materials ranging from crystal to chocolate. ![]() Psssst………: Lukyanenko initially went into medicine because he’s from a family of doctors his wife is a psychologist. Some of his books have been adapted into board and computer games. Lukyanenko in 1999 became the youngest winner of the Aelita award for contributions to the development of the fantasy genre. 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