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“We study there a lot because... what other choice does society give us, right? It's Starbucks or death, sometimes.”

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Maureen Johnson
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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