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“There were only two men on the planet better educated in the various martial arts than Butler, and he was related to one of them. The other lived on an island in the South China Sea, and spent his days meditating and beating up palm trees. You really had to feel sorry for those goblins.”

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Book:The Arctic Incident
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The Arctic Incident

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Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer is an Irish author best known for his children's literature. He gained international recognition as one of the authors of the 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' continuation series. Born on May 14, 1965, Colfer's works are celebrated for their humor and imagination, appealing to young readers. more

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