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“He said that he doesn’t believe we become different people as we age. No, he says he believes that we become more people. We’re still the kids we were, but we’re also the people who’ve lived all the different ages since that time.”

Quote by Trenton Lee Stewart

Book:The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages

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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages

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Trenton Lee Stewart

Trenton Lee Stewart is an American author known for his children's literature. His most famous work is the 'Mysterious Benedict Society' series, which has won the hearts of young readers worldwide. more

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