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“Pretty' doesn't mean 'good,' you know, Geneva. Real life isn't like fairy tales. 'Pretty' simply means that by accident you've got things arranged on your outside in an extra-pleasing manner. It doesn't tell a thing about your inside.”

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Natalie Babbitt
Natalie Babbitt

Natalie Babbitt was a renowned American children's literature author, born on July 28, 1932, and passed away on October 31, 2016. Her works are known for their unique imagination, profound emotions, and rich themes, which have won the hearts of readers. more

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