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“I have cried over myself a hundred times this summer, she thought, I have wept over my big feet and my skinny legs and my nose, I have even cried over my stupid shoes, and now when I have true sadness there are no tears left.”

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Book:The Summer of the Swans
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The Summer of the Swans

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Betsy Byars
Betsy Byars

Betsy Byars is an American children's literature author, born on August 7, 1928. Her works are known for their warm stories and profound character portrayals, which have won the favor of numerous young readers. more

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