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“The Mathemagician nodded knowingly and stroked his chin several times. “You’ll find,” he remarked gently, “that the only thing you can do easily is be wrong, and that’s hardly worth the effort.”

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Norton Juster
Norton Juster

Norton Juster is an American author renowned for his children's literature. His most famous work, 'Charlotte's Web,' has been a beloved classic since its publication in 1952. Beyond children's literature, Juster has also ventured into adult fiction and poetry. more

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