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“I woke with a terrible headache and wobbled around 'till I fell out the window." "You what?" "Fell out the window. That one over there." She [Edwina] gestured to the curtain behind her. "I broke my back. My spine is all wobbly now, but it doesn't hurt.”

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Megan Whalen Turner

Megan Whalen Turner, born in 1965, is a renowned American children's literature writer. Her works are known for their intricate plots and profound character development, which have won her widespread acclaim. more

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