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“"Give me liberty or give me death." A human named Patrick Henry said that. I wonder if the Yeerks knew before they came to conquer Earth that humans said things like that. I wonder if the Yeerks knew what they were getting into.”

Quote by Katherine Applegate

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Katherine Applegate

Katherine Applegate is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born in July 1956, she is praised for her unique narrative style and profound insights into social issues. more

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