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“They stared out their window at night enough to know where the darkest shadows lay, and it was to the darkest shadows they kept.”

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Trenton Lee Stewart
Trenton Lee Stewart

Trenton Lee Stewart is an American author known for his children's literature. His most famous work is the 'Mysterious Benedict Society' series, which has won the hearts of young readers worldwide. more

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