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“(Actually now I’m remembering that the goodbye chow isn’t spelled that way. It’s ciao or something weird like that. It’s Italian, right? But I’m not an Italian gypsy, I’m a hungry gypsy. So spelling it chow makes total sense.)”

Book:Runaway

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Runaway

In this enthralling story, a young protagonist embarks on a thrilling journey that challenges their limits and tests their resolve. more

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Wendelin Van Draanen

Wendelin Van Draanen is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes of growth, friendship, and family relationships, and are highly appreciated by young readers. more

“I would have rather had a dad with change jingling in his pocket; one who would have spent the last forty minutes of the world raking leaves for his kids to jump in, so that they perished in one loud, bright instant, giggles still bubbling up from their bellies, never suspecting a thing. Yeah, well. Tough luck, rich boy.”

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Book:The Compound

Source: The Compound

“Place unopened pouch in warm water for 5-10 minutes. Unopened pouch may be laid on a warm surface. Lay unopened pouch in direct sunlight. Not much chance of that down here. Place unopened pouch inside you shirt, allow you body temperature to warm your MRE. I was surprised they left out: Place unopened pouch on ground and pee on it.”

May Body Left Water Chance Minutes Direct Lays Warm Surface Shirts Sunlight Temperature Left Out Body Temperature

Author:S.A. Bodeen

“That night I dreamed of turduckens.”

Night

Book:The Compound

Source: The Compound

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