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“I'm cursed with this puritanical streak that makes me want everything to be about something. It's a terrible affliction.”

Quote by Kenneth Oppel

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Kenneth Oppel is a renowned Canadian author known for his young adult literature. Born on August 31, 1967, he has been writing since the 1980s and has published numerous works, including science fiction, fantasy, and adventure novels. Oppel's books are appreciated for their rich imagination and profound themes. more

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