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“Everything here at St. Aggie's is upside down and inside out. It's our job not to get moon blinked and to stand right side up in an upside down world. If we don't do that we'll never be able to escape. We'll never be able to think. And thinking is the only way we'll be able to plan an escape." -Gylfie”

Quote by Kathryn Lasky

Work

The Capture

This suspenseful story explores the consequences of unchecked government surveillance and the erosion of personal privacy in a modern society. more

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Kathryn Lasky
Kathryn Lasky

Kathryn Lasky is an American author renowned for her works in children's and young adult literature. Born on June 24, 1944, she began writing in 1978 and has since published numerous works, including novels, poetry, and plays. Her writing often explores historical, mythological, and moral issues, making her works popular among readers. more

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