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“her mother and grandmother and great-grandmother had walked her to the classroom door and Mammy had cried a bit and Granny had told her to cop on and Nana then had told Granny to cop on herself and they’d nearly started one of their fights right there in front of all the other children and parents and the teacher”

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Book:The Queen of Dirt Island
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The Queen of Dirt Island

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Donal Ryan
Donal Ryan

Donal Ryan is an Irish writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound themes. His works often explore social inequality, historical memory, and human experience. Born in 1977, Ryan's work has gained widespread recognition in the literary world. more

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