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“I should hate to be a regular girl with a sugar-plum voice. I should hate to have swan-like lashes, and a thick, sooty neck. I sound as though I’m joking, I know, but I should truly hate to be like Leanne, so charming and ordinary and stuffed with clichéd feelings. I’m glad I’m the ice maiden. Who wants to be crying over every stray dog? Not I. Scratch my surface and what do you see? More surface.”

Quote by Franny Billingsley

Book:Chime

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Chime is a story that delves into the complexities of family relationships and the mysterious occurrences that intertwine with the protagonist's life in a small town. The narrative weaves together elements of the supernatural with personal growth and self-discovery. more

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Franny Billingsley

Franny Billingsley is an American author known for her fantasy and young adult literature. Born on July 3, 1954, she has a passion for writing that has fueled a series of novels beloved by readers. more

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