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“You can't say you want things to be simple and then in the next breath ask me to be honest.”

Quote by Margaret Mahy

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Margaret Mahy was a renowned New Zealand children's author, known for her rich imagination and profound emotional depth in her works. Born on March 21, 1936, she passed away on July 23, 2012. Her writing career spanned over half a century, bringing joy to children around the world. more

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