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“He smiled at us; we smiled at him. Three crocodiles on a muddy shore could not have smiled at each other more eloquently or with such gleaming teeth”

Quote by Jonathan Stroud

Book:The Hollow Boy
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The Hollow Boy

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Jonathan Stroud
Jonathan Stroud

Jonathan Stroud, born on October 27, 1970, is a renowned British children's literature author. His works are known for their rich imagination and profound thematic depth, particularly his popular 'Bartimaeus' series and 'The Amulet' series. more

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