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“I took a deep breath. 'For you I've got something better than love.' What's that?' I...trust you.' Why?' You'll never hurt me.' Thank you.' But...' But, what?' I said, 'That means I'll hurt you.' Why?' 'Cause, like I said, you'll never hurt me back.”

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Avi, whose real name is Arthur A. Levine, is a renowned American children's literature author. Born on December 23, 1937, he is known for his rich imagination and profound insight. Avi's works cover a variety of genres from historical novels to science fiction adventures, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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