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“So maybe the Reading Room is magic because books really are magic. I read once that books bend both space and time, and the more books you have in one place, the more space and time will bend and twist and fold over itself. I'm not sure if that's true but it feels true. Of course, I read that in a book, and maybe the book was just bragging.”

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Book:The Ogress and the Orphans
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Kelly Barnhill

Kelly Barnhill is a talented author born in 1973. Her works are known for their imaginative storytelling and emotional depth. more

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