“Teachers had told her she was intelligent. Friends had said so too, often slightly accusatory as if being intelligent had made her too different to be quite comfortable with.”
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The Ghost by the Billabong
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Jackie French
Jackie French is a renowned Australian children's literature author. Born on November 29, 1953, she has a passion for literature since her childhood. Her works are known for their rich imagination and profound emotions, which have won her a wide audience. more
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