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“Something about her suggested that her leisure activities included wrestling large woodland animals and banging bricks together.”

Quote by Maureen Johnson

Book:The Name of the Star

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The Name of the Star

In this coming-of-age story, a young girl discovers her own unique identity while navigating the complexities of her family's past and the expectations of her future. more

Author

Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson is an American author born on February 16, 1973. She is known for her works in young adult literature and mystery novels, which have gained her a wide readership. more

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