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“Ships go down at sea and all aboard them drown: it happens all the time. And on every one of those ships the sailors and passengers hope, up to the very last moment, for some twist of fate to save them”

Quote by Geraldine McCaughrean

Book:Where the World Ends
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Where the World Ends

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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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