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“The studying, the books, exams, arguments, theories. The jokes and pints, laughter, kisses and songs. Life was like running, ninety percent sweat and toil, ten per cent joy.”

Quote by Siobhan Dowd

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Siobhan Dowd
Siobhan Dowd

Siobhan Dowd was a British author renowned for her works in the genres of fantasy and young adult literature. Born on February 4, 1960, and passing away on August 21, 2007, Dowd's writing delved into themes of loss, identity, and the human condition. Her most notable novel, 'A Swift Pure Cry', was published posthumously in 2008 and garnered critical acclaim, including being shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and winning the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. more

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