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“Well we shan't be at school for ever," said Nancy. "We'll be grown up, and then we'll live here all the year round."... ..."I shall be going to sea someday," said John, "and so will Roger. But we'll always come back here on leave." "I shall bring my monkey," said Roger. "And the parrot shall always come," said Titty.”

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Arthur Ransome
Arthur Ransome

Arthur Ransome, a British author born on January 18, 1884, and died on June 3, 1967, is renowned for his children's literature, particularly the 'Peter Pan' series, which has been beloved by readers worldwide. more

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