“How can there be no such word as can't? Ramona wondered. Mrs. Rudge had just said can't. If there was so such word as can't then Mrs. Rudge could not have said there was no such word as can't. Therefore, what Mrs. Rudge said could not be true.”
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Ramona and Her Mother
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Beverly Cleary
Beverly Cleary is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on April 12, 1916, her works are characterized by their close connection to the lives of children and their humorous style, which has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more
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