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“Children read to learn - even when they are reading fantasy, nonsense, light verse, comics or the copy on cereal packets, they are expanding their minds all the time, enlarging their vocabulary, making discoveries - it is all new to them.”

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Joan Aiken
Joan Aiken

Joan Aiken, a renowned British writer, was born on September 4, 1924, in London, and passed away on January 4, 2004. She is best known for her works in fantasy and children's literature, creating numerous beloved stories over the years. more

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