Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Random House USA Inc Ravenfall
Book SynopsisOne magical inn, two kids with supernatural powers, and an ancient Celtic creature trying to destroy their world by Halloween night...Halloweentown meets Supernatural in this spooky middle-grade series from the acclaimed author of the Storm Crow duology!Thirteen-year-old Annabella Ballinkay has never been normal, even by her psychic family’s standards. Every generation uses their abilities to help run the Ravenfall Inn, a sprawling, magical B&B at the crossroads of the human world and the Otherworld. But it’s hard to contribute when your only power is foreseeing death.So when fourteen-year-old Colin Pierce arrives at Ravenfall searching for his missing older brother and the supernatural creature who killed their parents, Anna jumps at the chance to help. But the mysteries tied to Colin go much deeper than either of them expects. . . .As the two team up to find answers, they unearth Colin’s family’s secret past
£11.24
Random House USA Inc Hollowthorn A Ravenfall Novel
Book SynopsisJewish magic and mythology take center stage in this spellbinding sequel to Ravenfall, in which two kids with supernatural powers must venture beyond the veil to protect the Tree of Life from a terrifying foe—or risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.It’s been over a month since Anna Ballinkay and Colin Pierce defeated the King of the Dead on Halloween night, saving the magical Ravenfall Inn they call home. Now, with Hannukah approaching, the kids are looking forward to some peace and quiet—and maybe a little challah and peppermint cocoa, too.But peace and quiet will have to wait, because a Raven—a guardian of the supernatural world—named Salem shows up at their doorstep with a warning. A demon from Jewish lore is hunting the Tree of Life, a source of untold power and immortality. If they can’t stop him, they risk losing the magic of Ravenfall forever.Both Anna and Colin jump at the opportunity to prove thems
£14.99
Random House USA Inc The Epic Story of Every Living Thing
Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of A Heart in a Body in The World comes a gorgeous and fiercely feminist young adult novel. When a teen travels to Hawaii to track down her sperm donor father, she discovers the truth about him, about the sunken shipwreck that’s become his obsession, and most of all about herself.Harper Proulx has lived her whole life with unanswered questions about her anonymous sperm donor father. She''s convinced that without knowing him, she can''t know herself. When a chance Instagram post connects Harper to a half sibling, that connection yields many more and ultimately leads Harper to uncover her father''s identity.So, fresh from a painful breakup and still reeling with anxiety that reached a lifetime high during the pandemic, Harper joins her newfound half siblings on a voyage to Hawaii to face their father. The events of that summer, and the man they discover—a charismatic deep-sea diver obsessed with solving the myst
£14.39
Random House Children's Books Sir Callie and the Dragons Roost
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Random House USA Inc BlackEyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese
Book SynopsisA little girl helping her grandmother prepare a holiday meal learns about the origins of soul food in this powerful picture book that celebrates African American cuisine and identity from an award-winning author.Know what I like most about Grandma’s kitchen?More than jambalaya? More than sweet potato pie? Even more than pralines?Grandma’s stories! Every meal Grandma cooks comes with a story.What will today’s story be?While visiting her grandma in Louisiana, nine-year-old Frances is excited to help prepare the New Year’s Day meal. She listens as Grandma tells stories—dating back to the Atlantic Slave Trade—about the food for their feast. Through these stories, Frances learns not only about the ingredients and the dishes they are making but about her ancestors and their history as well. A celebration of the stories that connect us, this picture book urges us to think abou
£15.99
Random House USA Inc La guardiana de la libreta
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£17.58
Random House USA Inc Finally Something Mysterious
Book SynopsisThe best mysteries can only be solved with your best friends. The perfect summer read for fans of Stuart Gibbs.Paul Marconi has always thought that Bellwood was a strange town, but also a boring one. Not much for an eleven-year-old to do. Fires are burning nearby, Paul's parents are obsessed with winning a bratwurst contest, and his best friend, one of the founding members of their only-child detective club, the One and Onlys, is about to acquire a younger sister, sort of undoing their whole reason for existing. But then! Hundreds of rubber duckies have appeared on the lawn of poor Mr. Babbage without any explanation. Finally! There is something that Paul and his friends can actually investigate.In the face of all these bizarre occurrences, Paul is convinced that uncovering who deposited the duckies will finally bring some sense to what has become an upside-down world. Soon the three friends have a long list of suspects, all with their own motives, but no clear c
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Spooky Sleuths 1 The Ghost Tree
Book SynopsisIs it science...or strange and ghostly?Asim's new town is freaking him out! There are weird noises at night, eerie lights, and now an evil tree that is growing way faster than it should. he's sure there's something supernatural going on.His friend Rokshar believes that everything can be explained by science. But even she's worried when the tree takes control of their teacher! It's starting to look like an evil spirit straight out of Guyanese folklore is to blame. Can Asim and his friends save their teacher--and the town--from the ghost tree? Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
£8.53
Random House USA Inc Spooky Sleuths 2 Beware the Moonlight
Book SynopsisIs it science...or strange and ghostly?There’s something very odd about Mr. Maan, the scientist who is helping teach Asim’s class about the moon. He spends a lot of time staring up at the night sky. Sometimes, he almost seems to glow. Asim is sure Mr. Maan is a supernatural being straight out of Guyanese folklore—and the whole town is in danger! His friend Rokshar thinks there’s a scientific explanation for everything Mr. Maan does. But she agrees that he’s up to no good. Can Asim and his friends find a way to stop Mr. Maan’s sinister plans?Find out...if you dare! It's a new spooky series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
£8.92
Random House USA Inc Minecraft Mob Squad Never Say Nether
Book SynopsisThe Mob Squad enters a whole new dimension of danger in this official Minecraft novel!Things are changing in the town of Cornucopia. The mighty wall that kept the townsfolk sealed off from the outside world is wide open, and the world beyond beckons with the promise of new adventures. The Mob Squad were heroes not so long ago, but the adults are still in charge, and to them, even the most heroic kid is still just a kid.The Mob Squad’s leader, Mal, is still milking cows and dreaming of the next adventure. Their sharp-eyed archer Lenna is learning everything she can about the Overworld, but the horizon is still far away. Fearless warrior Chug is running a store with his brother, but his reputation for breaking stuff has some folks still calling him a bad apple. And his inventive brother, Tok . . .Wait, where did Tok go?!When the fourth member of the Mob Squad vanishes in the night, along with most of the town’s potions, Co
£10.79
Random House USA Inc The First Helping Lunch Lady Books 1 2
Book Synopsis*Odyssey Honor Audiobook* Fans of Captain Underpants won''t want to miss the adventures of a lunch lady who serves justice--now available for the first time as a two-book collection!Serving justice . . . and lunch!Hector, Terrence, and Dee have always wondered about their school lunch lady. What does she do when she isn''t dishing out the daily special? Where does she live? Does she have a lot of cats at home? Little do they know, Lunch Lady doesn''t just serve sloppy joes--she serves justice! Whatever danger lies ahead, it''s no match for LUNCH LADY in these two exciting adventures packed into one audiobook! Get ready for the return of this exciting series, by the author of Hey, Kiddo.This audiobook adaptation of the graphic novels Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute and Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians includes an author’s note.
£13.49
Random House USA Inc A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 1 Detective Camp
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£27.00
Random House USA Inc Ready Set. Birthday Raymond and Roxy
Book SynopsisDo you have a birthday coming up? Raymond does and he can't wait! This Step 2 early reader captures all the excitement and anticipation that children experience in the lead-up to their special day!Raymond likes to do everything fast! It's almost his birthday and he wants time to fly! He plays outside. He helps Papa wash the car. He even goes to bed early, but his birthday can't come soon enough! Maybe his friend Roxy can help him enjoy the wait...and celebrate, too! This sequel to Ready? Set. Raymond (which marked its 20th Anniversary in 2022!) will delight young readers who will definitely be able to relate.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
£8.06
Random House USA Inc Oh Panda
Book SynopsisCaldecott Honor winner Cindy Derby delivers an endearing picture book about an adorable (and ingenious!) panda bear who must find the grit within to climb--and overcome--a snowy, slippery mountain.Look! A butterfly! Up, up, and away it flutters, flying high above a large snowy mountain.But Panda wants to play, and that mountain is clearly in their way. To reach their new friend, Panda will just have to climb it! Unfortunately, it's very slippery...and very steep...and little Panda keeps tumbling to the bottom. Oh, Panda. Just how will they reach the peak?!With spare text and dazzling watercolor illustrations, Panda’s journey reminds us that with a bit of moxie—and a lot of perseverance—we, too, can reach the top of our mountain.
£14.39
Random House USA Inc The Teachers I Loved Best
Book SynopsisEducator and acclaimed poet Taylor Mali honors the magic of teachers and mentors in this joyful, energetic, uplifting gift book.Easy teachers who gave easy tests are not the teachers I loved the best....Perfect for teacher appreciation gifts and graduation, here is an inspirational, rhyming picture book ode to the extra-special teachers we remember all those years later.Children will love seeing themselves and their favorite teachers in scenes bursting with positivity, highlighting not just academics but sports, drama, art, music, and community. And teachers will appreciate seeing their honored profession depicted with love and gratitude.With gorgeous and whimsical illustrations by Erica Root, here is a book that celebrates the commitment and diversity of the special people who mentor, lead, and inspire our children.
£15.99
Random House USA Inc Halloween Friends
Book SynopsisIt’s Halloween, and little friends are all dressed up! Follow along as they go from house to house, having fun and saying Trick-or-treat! in this second installment of the Brown Baby Parade series.It’s Halloween!Time to go—off into the night.Little friends all dressed up.They are quite a sight.A group of friends in costumes have a blast trick-or-treating from house to house. Each friend is dressed up, so you'll see a ballerina, an astronaut, a pumpkin, and even a president! Nikki Shannon Smith's soothing, rhythmic text and DeAndra Hodge's warm, welcoming illustrations pair beautifully to create heartwarming scenes of brown babies in everyday life. The varied costumes on children of diverse skin tones allows these kids to envision themselves in any costume they like!
£10.66
Random House USA Inc Baller Ina
Book SynopsisSwish! Sure to be a slam-dunk at storytime, this rhyming picture book introduces readers to Ina, a graceful ballerina...who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court!Doesn’t matter what you call her.Ballerina, basketballer. On the court or at the barre,Ina is a superstar! Ina loves to dance ballet: tendu, passé, and grand jeté. But there’s more she can do in her pink tutu! Cheer from the sidelines as Ina--with her signature ballet moves--helps lead her basketball team to victory in this picture book that celebrates the marvelously multifaceted nature of kids.
£14.39
Random House USA Inc Before Takeoff
Book SynopsisThe Sun Is Also a Star meets Jumanji when two teens meet and fall in love during a layover-gone-wrong at the Atlanta airport in this thrilling new novel from the author of Let's Get Lost!James and Michelle find themselves in the Atlanta airport on a layover. They couldn't be more different, but seemingly interminable delays draw them both to a mysterious flashing green light--and each other. Where James is passive, Michelle is anything but. And she quickly discovers that the flashing green light is actually... a button. Which she presses. Which may or may not unwittingly break the rules of the universe--at least as those rules apply to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.Before they can figure up from down, strange, impossible things start happening: snowstorms form inside the B terminal; jungles sprout up in the C terminal; and earthquakes split the ground apart in between. And no matter how hard they try, it seems no one can find a way in or
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Mi hermano est lejos My Brother is Away Spanish
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£15.99
Random House USA Inc Maxie Wiz and Her Dragon
Book SynopsisA rollicking, rhyming, magical adventure in this Step 1 Reader featuring a young wizard in training!Maxie Wiz wants a pal. HOCUS-POCUS—a dragon egg appears! Soon, he almost grows too large for the castle! What spells will Maxie come up with to help with her new pet?Follow this little wizard and her hatchling dragon for a day full of fun and charming spells! Easy-to-follow rhyme ensures a successful reading experience, while bright, lively art brings this delightful story to life.Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading.
£8.06
Random House Children's Books Starlings
Book SynopsisA dark YA fantasy debut perfect for fans of House of Hollow and Small Favors. In the wake of her father's death, a teen girl discovers a side of her family she didn't know existed, and is pulled into a dark—and ancient—bargain she is next in line to fulfill.Kit’s father always told her he had no family, but his sudden death revealed the truth. Now Kit has a grandmother she never knew she had—Agatha Starling—and an invitation to visit her father’s hometown, Rosemont. And Rosemont is picture perfect: the famed eternal roses bloom all year, downtown is straight out of the 1950s . . . there’s even a cute guy to show Kit around.The longer Kit’s there, though, the stranger it all feels. The Starling family is revered, but there’s something off about how the Starling women seem to be at the center of the all the town’s important history. And as welcoming as the locals are, Kit can&rsq
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Random House USA Inc Mr. Lemoncellos Very First Game
Book SynopsisBefore Mr. Lemoncello became everyone?s favorite game maker, he was a kid who liked to roll the dice . . . Discover the origins of what James Patterson calls ?the coolest library in the world? in this PREQUEL to the New York Times bestselling Escape from Mr. Lemoncello?s Library.Go back to the START and meet thirteen-year-old, PUZZLE-obsessed Luigi Lemoncello!Luigi has a knack for games and puzzles. But sometimes it feels like the cards are stacked against him. UNTIL a carnival arrives in town and Luigi gets the CHANCE OF A LIFETIME?the opportunity to work for the world-famous Professor Marvelmous--a dazzling, banana-hat-wearing barker who puts the SHOW in SHOWMAN! When the carnival closes, Professor Marvelmous leaves behind a mysterious puzzle box along with a clue. A clue that will lead Luigi and his friends on a fantastical treasure hunt to a prize beyond anything they could imagine--if they can find it!Can Luigi crack the codes and unlock the box''s secrets? Will there be puzzles? Of course! Balloons? You bet! Will it be fun? Hello! It?s a Lemon-cello! BONUS! Can YOU crack the hidden puzzle inside?!
£31.50
Random House USA Inc Holler of the Fireflies
Book SynopsisA boy from the hood in Brooklyn travels to a STEM camp in an Appalachian holler for one epic, life-changing summer in this brilliant novel from the award-winning author of The Stars Beneath Our Feet.Javari knew that West Virginia would be different from his home in Bushwick, Brooklyn. But his first day at STEM Camp in a little Appalachian town is still a shock. Though run-ins with the police are just the same here. Not good.Javari will learn a lot about science, tech, engineering, and math at camp. And also about rich people, racism, and hidden agendas. But it’s Cricket, a local boy, budding activist, and occasional thief, who will show him a different side of the holler—and blow his mind wide open.Javari is about to have that summer. Where everything gets messy and complicated and confusing . . . and you wouldn’t want it any other way.J + C + summer = ∞
£35.10
Random House Children's Books Bibsy Cross and the BikeaThon
Book SynopsisMeet Bibsy Cross, the precocious, regular-pegular eight-year-old who daydreams of winning her library's bike-a-thon fundraiser in the second installment of this charming chapter book series.Most things are easy-peasy, regular-pegular for Bibsy Cross. She loves her parents, her cat, her best friend, Natia. She loves school and the library. And she loves riding her bike. Sometimes, she pretends it's her chariot. Bibsy's library is hosting a bike-a-thon to raise money to buy books. And Bibsy is determined to earn the most donations. That way she can WIN the fundraiser!But has Bibsy been spinning her wheels with the wrong intentions?
£8.92
Random House USA Inc It Came from the Trees
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Random House USA Inc It Happened to Anna
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Random House USA Inc Nubia The Reckoning
Book SynopsisThe sequel to Nubia: The Awakening, the epic fantasy from actor and producer Omar Epps and writer Clarence A. Haynes! A powerful saga of three teens, the children of refugees from a fallen African utopia, who must navigate their newfound powers in a climate-ravaged New York City.Zuberi, Uzochi, and Lencho have awoken to their powers, and now they're members of a new generation of Nubians--the first to connect to their gifts since their parents fled their island home decades ago. But though they're learning to control their powers, the battle to free their people from oppression is far from over. The people of Tri-State East are wary of the newly powerful Nubians. Are they agents of good--or are they only out to use their gifts for themselves? And the Sky King Krazen is bent on harnessing the Nubians' powers for himself. He already started assembling a Nubian Militia. Now he intends to put them to work. There are secrets Zuberi, Lench
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Random House Children's Books The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee
Book SynopsisWhen a Korean American teenage artist gets sucked into the world of her own web comic, she must find a way out with the help of a cute boy all while facing off against a villainous corporation. Inspired by the A-ha's Take on Me music video, this entertaining YA novel is a grounded speculative fiction adventure from the co-founder of We Need Diverse Books.Mina has become the hero of her own story. Literally. When Mina Lee woke up on Saturday morning for SAT prep, she did NOT expect to: 1. Nearly be fried by a superhero who turned out to be a supervillain. 2. Come face to face with Jin, the handsome boy of her dreams. 3. Discover a conspiracy involving the evil corporation Merco. And it’s all happening in her fictio
£9.49
Random House Worlds Minecraft Zombies Unleashed
Book SynopsisThe epic conclusion of the Zombies! trilogy of official Minecraft novels from Mojang and Random House Worlds.
£13.29
Random House USA Inc Tamales Para Navidad Tamales for Christmas
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£15.99
Renee Irving Lee The Strongest Boy
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£16.53
Prentice Hall Press The Grey Sisters
Book SynopsisA gripping psychological thriller for fans of We Were Liars and Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls.
£16.99
Random House USA Inc I Am Belle Disney Princess Beauty and the Beast
Book SynopsisA new Little Golden Book all about Belle from Disney's Beauty and the Beast!This new Little Golden Book celebrates everything that is special and unique about Disney Princess Belle, the star of the beloved Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. The Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Belle's father, Maurice, her horse, Phillipe, and even the village brute, Gaston are all featured in this beautifully-illustrated Little Golden Book. With a unique art style, this book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Beauty and the Beast fans—and collectors—of all ages!
£7.15
Allison & Busby Love Inc
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£6.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. How to Train a Train
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£16.99
GLOBAL PUBLISHER SERVICES Waiting Together
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£16.99
Holiday House Inc Luckiest Snowball The
Book SynopsisHelp! I'm melting! A boy rescues a snowball again and again in this funny story about a snowball that gets to see all four seasons.A boy makes a snowball and is about to throw it when he hears Stop! . . . Let's do something else. So the boy and the snowball make a snow angel, build a snow fort, and make a snowman instead. The boy decides to take the snowball home. When the snowball starts to melt, the boy rescues it by putting it in the freezer, where the snowball meets some very nice frozen foods and a tray of ice cubes too. The snowball meets flowers and butterflies in spring, sea and sand in summer, and apples and colorful leaves in fall. With a bright, glittery cover and bold illustrations, The Luckiest Snowball is a great read-aloud to share. Children will enjoy shouting along with the snowball's refrain-- Help! I'm melting!There is back matter about the seasons and the three states of water.An ILA-CBC Children's Choice!
£11.04
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Big Buck Adventure
Book SynopsisOne little girl and one very big dollar set out on a great adventure at the store. However, what seems like a pleasant afternoon of shopping soon turns perplexing as the challenge of her buying options becomes overwhelming. She doesn't know what to do. There are so many choices, but she only has one buck. A fun and perfect example of how we use math in our daily lives.This sprightly rhyming excursion into buying power puts lie to the notion that economics is by nature a dreary topic. —Kirkus Reviews
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Icky Bug Counting Book
Book SynopsisLearn to count in this “icky” introduction to bugs and numbers. For most children, insects and the small world they inhabit is endlessly creepy, crawly, and fascinating. Best-selling author Jerry Pallotta delivers a fun first concepts book that uncovers the wild world of bugs and insects. From the Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly to Yellowjacket Flies, readers will learn intriguing facts while practicing their numbers. Pallotta’s signature witty yet scientific text paired with Masiello’s vivid and detailed illustrations makes this exploration of all things creepy-crawly one that will keep readers engaged and curious as they learn about the natural world of bugs.
£10.66
American Traveler Grand Canyon Discovery Discovery Series
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£6.83
Oratia Media Squeakopotamus
Book SynopsisA colourful, engaging story from the best-selling author-illustrator pair behind I Need a New Bum!. Telling the story of an amazing pet that is a cross between a mouse and a hippo, Squeakopotamus is accessible to both preschool and primary school kids.
£15.29
Oratia Media Blimmin Koro BILINGUAL
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£17.99
Dernier Publishing Deepest Darkness
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£12.52
Pinata Publishing Neptunes Honor
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As a descendant of Neptune Small and a student of coastal Georgia history, I'm delighted that a story has been written in honor of my great-great grandfather's heroism. Neptune's Honor touched me deeply. I felt as though I were there with Neptune, experiencing his life, hearing the subtle billowing of the Atlantic, smelling musty earth odors of the island marshes and feeling the ocean breezes as they blew on Neptune's St. Simons Island. While Neptune's Honor is a very touching and powerful story of love, loyalty and honor, it is based on the life of a privileged slave, and in no way represents the level of intense bondage and deprivation endured by the vast majority of my enslaved ancestors." -- William Bernard Barnes Jr, Great-great grandson of Neptune Small"Neptune's Honor is a moving tale of the ages, for all ages, and is based on a true story! Neptune comes to life as he exemplifies the real essence of the human experience through endurance, commitment, bravery, devotion and, most of all, HONOR! This story of bondage, courage and ultimate freedom in the plantation south is told by Pamela Bauer Mueller with great passion, energy, accuracy and wonderful readability." -- Buddy Sullivan, Coastal Georgia Historian/Award Winning Author
£10.95
Great Plains Publications Ltd Juliana and the Medicine Fish
Book SynopsisWhile spending the summer trying to deal with her parents'' divorce, Juliana, with the help of her Ojibway friend, uncovers an ancient secret that helps her reconcile with her father and, at the same time, acquire a new appreciation for the dangerous beauty of Canada''s north country.Trade Review"Like Harry Potter, this book should not be seen as 'just for kids'." -- Pamela Wallin"A beautiful book that every member of the family will enjoy." -- Paul Quarrington
£9.87
OneTree House Ltd Sticking With Pigs
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£11.39
OneTree House Ltd Cassie Clark Outlaw
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£13.49
OneTree House Ltd Between
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