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“Is everybody going along with this?” “Yeah. So you have to, too.” Ellie paused. “No, I don’t,” she said after a moment. “What?” “I don’t have to go along with it.” “But I just said that everybody else is.” “I don’t care. Holly’s my best friend. Why would I do something like that to her?” “Because she’s weird. And if you don’t go along with the rest of us, everyone will think you’re weird, too.” “They already think I’m weird.” “Well, maybe you could change that.” “I’d rather be weird than mean.”

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Ann M. Martin
Ann M. Martin

Ann M. Martin is an American children's literature author, best known for her works such as 'Matilda' and 'The Witch of Blackbird Pond'. Her writing is characterized by humor and intelligence, making her books popular among children and teenagers. more

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