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“I live on the Jellicoe Road. Where trees make canopies over-head and where you can sit at the top of them and see forever.”

Quote by Melina Marchetta

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Melina Marchetta

Melina Marchetta is an Australian author renowned for her young adult literature. Her works often delve into complex interpersonal relationships and profound emotional experiences, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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