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In the beginning There was the Serpent, there for Eve's awakening, and for all the days since. Teacher, mentor, companion, friend, and more. There was God. The Creator. Quick to anger. Dangerous. Majestic. There was Adam: as God said, a joy to behold. And there was Eve. These four... read more
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- The Serpent: The Serpent is all-knowing, benevolent and kind; the figuration of justice and reason, and the protector of "pure" knowledge.
- Eve: Eve wakes to find herself in The Garden, surrounded by its beauty and wonder, but lost, knowledge-less, and only has the Serpent as her mentor.
- Adam: Adam, too, finds himself in The Garden. Only his mentor is much less of a teacher and more of an indoctrinator.
- God: God created the world and The Garden, and has filled it with everything it needs. Everything, except something to keep God entertained...
First Sentence edit
SOMETHING HEAVY ON my center, smooth against my skin, shifting very slightly within itself, stretched and retracted.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elsie V. Aidinoff (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
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Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0060556056
Page Count: 416
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0060556056
Page Count: 416
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- ALA Best Book for Young Adults (2005, #9)
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