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“I do love the beginning of the summer hols,' said Julian. They always seem to stretch out ahead for ages and ages.' 'They go so nice and slowly at first,' said Anne, his little sister. 'Then they start to gallop.”

Quote by Enid Blyton

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British children's author, born on August 11, 1897 in London, England, and died on November 28, 1968. Her works are known for their rich imagination and unique narrative style, making a significant contribution to the field of children's literature. more

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“Having your book turned into a movie is like seeing your oxen turned into bouillon cubes.”

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“Remorse is a terrible thing to bear, Pam, one of the worst of all punishments in this life. To wish undone something you have done, to wish you could look back on kindness to someone you love, instead of on unkindness - that is a very terrible thing.”

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