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The Potter of Bones

by Eleanor Arnason

The Potter of Bones by Eleanor Arnason was a finalist or poll selection for the 2004 Nebula Award for Best Novella.

Among the alien Hwarhath, potter Tulwar Haik develops an interest in bones and the creatures preserved in stone. Her observations draw her toward an explanation for how life changes, but making a discovery and persuading others to accept it are different challenges.

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