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“He is everything, everything, everything I ever admired and wanted and couldn't have. He is everything I needed and couldn't find in real life. Of course he is. That's why I invented him.”

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Geraldine McCaughrean
Geraldine McCaughrean

Geraldine McCaughrean is a British novelist known for her reinterpretation of history and mythology. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Costa Children's Book Award. Born on June 6, 1951, she has had a significant influence in the literary world. more

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