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“That's your son in there? What's he doing?" asked the Grandma'am, aghast. "He's putting bread crumbs on the body," said Ma. "So Marcus has food on his journey." "His journey where?" asked the Grandma'am. "He's dead!" "Back to wherever he came from," said Ma. "It's what we do, back home. When someone dies.”

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Book:The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins is an acclaimed American author, born on August 10, 1962. She is known for her unique literary style and profound thematic explorations, with her most famous work being the 'Hunger Games' series. more

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