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“They say there is no 'free lunch' in life. But there are free books! I still can't believe I can go to my local library and get just abut any book in the world - and I don't have to pay a dime!! It's amazing! The library is truly the greatest invention of our civilization.”

Quote by Dan Gutman

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Dan Gutman is an American author known for his children's literature. His works cover a variety of genres, including adventure, science fiction, and humor. Born in October 1955, Gutman has been writing since 1982 and has published over 100 books to date. more

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