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“Guests stay where you've put them, and carry on doing whatever you suggested they do, until you suggest they stop and do something else. If you leave them drinking a cup of tea and looking through your holiday slides, they're supposed to sit tight till you ask them to come and string beans in your kitchen.”

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Anne Fine
Anne Fine

Anne Fine, born on December 7, 1947, is a renowned British children's literature author known for her humorous and witty writing style. Her works span a wide range of genres from picture books for young children to young adult literature, and have won the hearts of readers. more

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