“Longing for home broke over me suddenly and awfully, and closed my throat.”
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Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
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Robin McKinley
Robin McKinley is an American children's literature author known for her modern interpretations of myths and legends. Her works, rich in imagination and deep emotion, have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more
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