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“When Patti Fox broke up with me, I typed her name over a thousand times on my manual Olivetti until the entire page was beaten into a stiff sheet of black ink.”

Quote by Jack Gantos

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Jack Gantos, born on July 2, 1951, is a renowned American children's literature author. His works are known for their humor, authenticity, and educational value, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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