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“We wanted a family so bad, all of us. And we just grabbed each another and made us one. Simple as that.”

Quote by Cynthia Rylant

Book:Missing May

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Cynthia Rylant is an American author known for her children's literature. Born on June 6, 1954, she has been publishing books since the early 1980s that have been beloved by children. Rylant's writing style is unique and lyrical, winning her much acclaim. more

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