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“I looked at the stained-glass image of the lamb in the window above me, but that only reminded me that lambs are famous for being led to slaughter, or sometimes hanging out with lions in ill-advised relationships.”

Quote by Maureen Johnson

Book:The Name of the Star

Work

The Name of the Star

In this coming-of-age story, a young girl discovers her own unique identity while navigating the complexities of her family's past and the expectations of her future. more

Author

Maureen Johnson

Maureen Johnson is an American author born on February 16, 1973. She is known for her works in young adult literature and mystery novels, which have gained her a wide readership. more

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