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“(T)he world is broken up into pieces, and...it's up to everyone to help put it all back together. It's about recognizing the spark of life in everyone and everything, and gluing those shards back together.”

Quote by Wendy Mass

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Wendy Mass is an American children's literature author, born on April 22, 1967. Her works are known for their rich imagination and warm storytelling, which have won her great popularity among readers. more

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