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“Sadie was nearing the end of the level. "What's the secret to landing high on the flagpole?" "Hold down the run button as long as you can, then crouch down and jump just before you're about to fall," the boy said. Sadie/Mario landed on the top of the flagpole.”

Quote by Gabrielle Zevin

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

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Gabrielle Zevin
Gabrielle Zevin

Gabrielle Zevin, born on October 24, 1977, is an American author whose works span across various genres, including novels, young adult literature, and adult fiction. She is admired for her unique narrative style and profound humanistic concerns. more

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