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“It's a soft-sounding word, 'never,' but its velvety timbre can't hide its sharp edges...Never pressed down on him. It grabbed him by the neck and shook him. He sucked in a deep breath, sucked in all that never and started to sneeze. Never filled his nose, his eyes, his soaking fur.”

Quote by Kathi Appelt

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Kathi Appelt is an American author known for her children's literature. Born on July 6, 1954, she has been writing since 1988 and has published numerous works, including 'The Underneath' and 'The Underneath, The Daughters of Eve', which have won multiple awards. more

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