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“During the last six months the little girl Harriet, without her noticing it, had disappeared and a new Harriet had taken her place. A Harriet who looked much the same outside, but was more of a person inside.”

Quote by Noel Streatfeild

Book:Skating Shoes
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Skating Shoes

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Noel Streatfeild
Noel Streatfeild

Noel Streatfeild was an English author renowned for her children's literature. Her works often depicted the lives of the British middle class with intricate details and profound insights into human nature. Streatfeild's writing style was well-received by readers, and her books are still widely read today. more

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