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The article presents the name "Merwin" as a character name. However the correct spelling is probably "Merwen". The book edition I have from Easton Press uses the name "Merwen". Also, the website of Joan Slonczewski uses the "Merwen" spelling. Therefore I have changed the spelling to "Merwen". Garson ( talk) 04:41, 17 January 2009 (UTC) reply

Book is in project LGBT but plot doesn't describe LGBT elements. Can this be clarified? Likeanechointheforest ( talk) 20:17, 25 August 2021 (UTC) reply

@ Likeanechointheforest It may be three years later, but I've added an LGBT themes section. Samsmachado ( talk) 23:26, 8 May 2024 (UTC) reply

Better late than never! :) Likeanechointheforest ( talk) 00:10, 14 May 2024 (UTC) reply

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 30 August 2022 and 8 December 2022. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): MatteaOriana ( article contribs).

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