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“I smashed his hand as hard as I could with the Wiffle bat. "Ow!" he screamed. Carson was rubbing his red palm, inspecting it for damage. "That hurt," he shrieked. "You really hurt me." "Right back at you," I said. "Good-bye Carson." He frowned, massaging his hand, the big baby. "I just wanted to end this nicely." "Yeah?" I cocked the bat up to hit him again. "Well, this time you don't get what you want.”

Quote by Rachel Vail

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Rachel Vail, born in 1966, is an American author known for her works in children's literature, particularly young adult novels. Her books are highly appreciated for their rich imagination and profound emotional expression. more

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