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“Boys need to talk more. Boys need to say things and not assume things. You and my pa and Steffan and everyone, you’re going to make us girls insane!”

Quote by Shannon Hale

Book:Palace of Stone

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Palace of Stone

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Shannon Hale is an American author born on January 26, 1974. She is known for her works in fantasy and young adult literature, which have gained widespread popularity among readers. more

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