Holiday Gift Guide Books for Young Readers. New books added daily through December, 2019.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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*CHILDREN’S* Click the covers to purchase.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK  \/  STORIES IN VERSE \/ HUMOR<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Max \u2026 Attacks<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By Kathi Appelt<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Atheneum\/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Age Range: 4 – 8 years<\/span><\/span> <\/p>\n

Grade Level: Preschool – 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lexile Measure: AD490L<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1481451468; 40 pages; $11.59<\/a>; also available in ebook<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Fish and birds and lizards and socks\u2026is there anything Max won\u2019t attack? Watch your ankles and find out in this clever, rhyming picture book about a very naughty kitty cat.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Max is a cat. He attacks. From socks to strings to many a fish, attacking, for Max, is most de-lish. But how many of these things can he actually catch? Well, let\u2019s just say it\u2019s no even match.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK  \/  RANCH LIFE<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Hitchin\u2019 Post<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By Julie Barker and <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Illustrated by Carolyn Altman<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

LifeRich Publishing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1489708748; 56 pages; $18.99<\/a>; also available in hardcover and eBook<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Hard work and the cowboy life on the 6Bs Ranch is nothing new to old jackrabbit Hitchin Post. As he watches his beloved ranch go through a terrible drought, Hitch begins to look at life in a different way. He learns that despite challenges, there is always something to be thankful for.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK  \/  RANCH LIFE  \/  TEAMWORK<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Hitchin\u2019 Post & the Tornado Twistin\u2019 4th of July Celebration<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By Julie Barker and <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Illustrated by Carolyn Altman<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

BookBaby<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1543939538; <\/strong>50 pages; $15.99<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Hitchin’ Post, the cowboy jackrabbit is back on the 6Bs’ Ranch and ready for the annual 6Bs’ 4th of July rodeo and dance! It’s the biggest Independence Day celebration around, and this year it is sure to be the best because Hitch’s five brothers are coming too. When a giant tornado threatens to destroy the celebration, Hitchin’ Post shows that though he is little, he has the courage and determination to weather any storm. Hitchin’ Post, his brothers, his pal Nick and the rest of the 6Bs’ cowboys, all work together to rebuild what the tornado destroyed, making way for some big fireworks and rodeo fun! Join old Hitch and his cowboy friends for another wild riding, romping, stomping, 6Bs’ Ranch adventure!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK \/ HOLIDAY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>A Transistor Christmas<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

by Donna Arlynn Frisinger, Author and Vicki Killion Guess, Illustrator<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Age Range: 6-12 years<\/span><\/p>\n

Grade Level: 2-5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hardcover, Special 3D Gift Edition; 44 pages; $18.95<\/a>; also available in regular hardback and paperback<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Beautiful Boutique Style Specialty Christmas Book<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

2019 North Texas Book Festival: First-Place Children\u2019s Book\u2014Ages 6-12<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

From the rock ‘n’ roll thrills of “American Bandstand” to the hide-your-eyes chills of “Shock Theatre,” A Transistor Christmas<\/em> will touch your heart to reflect upon your own childhood traditions when anything and everything seemed possible. Written for children 6 to 106, your family will treasure this true story each Christmas Season as a heartwarming tale of vision, persistence, and the true meaning of Christmas . . . a reminder of God’s extravagant gift to us.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS \/ HOLIDAY \/ FAITH-BASED \/ ADVENTURE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bink and Slinky Series<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

By Donna Frisinger<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Special Christmas Bundle paperbacks with plush toys; $49.95<\/a>; also available in hardcover<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Special Christmas Bundle! Think Mission-Impossible! <\/em>and meet Bink and Slinky, two groovy snails on assignment from God to help his children fulfill their amazing destinies.  Beginning with the highly acclaimed first book in the series, Bink and Slinky’s Ark Adventure<\/em>\u2014which won the Gold MOM’S Choice Award and two First Place Accolades in the International Children’s Classics Competition for “Best Faith-Based-Book” and “Best First-Book”\u2014both kids and the adults who read to them will giggle as they learn hidden truths of God\u2019s Word with the unique \u201cLife-Lessons from Bink and Slinky\u201d feature at the end of each story. Bundle all three books with the adorable plush snails for Christmas!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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CHAPTER BOOK \/ ADVENTURE \/ ENCOURAGEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>SnarlNsnorts and HissNpoots: Defending the Kingdom of Cats<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By P. Clauss<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stonewall Press<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Age Range: 5-12 years<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1948172837; 30 pages; $9.99<\/a>; also available in eBook and audio book<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Two black and white kittens want to serve and protect the Kingdom of Cats. But, both of them have embarrassing secrets and feel that they alone have problems they are unable to control. When they meet each other, they discover that they are not alone and find a friend who truly understands and accepts them. Although their maladies are discovered and threaten their position in the army, they remain faithful in their service. When they courageously join in an unexpected attack on the kingdom, the kittens and their superiors are surprised to find their problems can be used for a good cause.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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*MIDDLE GRADE* Click the covers to purchase.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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MIDDLE GRADE \/ MEDIEVAL HISTORICAL<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>Journey of the Pale Bear<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

By Susan Fletcher<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Margaret K. McElderry Books<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Age Range: 8-12 years<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Grade Level: 3-7<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lexile Measure: 790L<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1534420779, 304 pages, $10.99<\/a>; also available in ebook and paperback<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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From award-winning Texas author Susan Fletcher, a rousing adventure novel based on a true historical event.  In 1252, the king of Norway gave the king of England a polar bear, which was sent to live in the Tower of London.  Fletcher imagines this story as the journey of 12-year-old Arthur and the royal bear\u2014with pirates, a shipwreck, and many near-disasters and rescues.  It\u2019s a story about freedom, about finding a place for yourself in the world and, most of all, about a warm and unusual friendship between a boy and a polar bear.  Now in hardback and paperback, Simon & Schuster.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MIDDLE GRADE \/ <\/strong><\/span><\/span>CONTEMPORARY \/<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span> MULTICULTURAL FAMILY<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>The Other Half of Happy<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

by Rebecca Balc\u00e1rcel <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Chronicle Books<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Age Range: 10 – 14 years<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Grade Level: 5 – 9<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1452169989; 317 pages, $11.21<\/a>; also available in ebook and audiobook<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  \n12-year-old Quijana likes to say that she used to be Pangaea. Unsplit. Not half white or half Latina. But that was before her Guatemalan cousins moved to town and before her dad asked her to speak some Spanish. Now her continents are splitting apart. Let\u2019s face it, when you\u2019re named after Spain\u2019s most famous loser, Don Quixote, you might make a secret escape plan. Join Quijana as she comes of age in the Guatemalan-American hyphen, learns to make a tortilla, and discovers her missing half.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  MIDDLE GRADE \/ ACTION \/ ADVENTURE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Return to Komodo Island  (Komodo Trilogy Book 3)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

  By M.C. Berkhousen<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1950560080, 228 pages; $13.95<\/a>; also available in ebook<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  In the third book in the Komodo series, Luke Brockway and his family go to Komodo Island to undo the curse that has plagued them. Their journey is filled with dangers both in and out of the water. Exploring the old ship, Luke finds an illegally captured animal. Trying to save its life further complicates their voyage.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  When they reach the island, they must first seek Medicine Woman, who knows the secret of the pink Komodo. Lost in the hills of the island, the trio is surrounded by twenty hungry Komodos. They must use all their resources to stay alive.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  MIDDLE GRADE \/ MAGICAL REALISM \/ FAMILY & LOSS <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Finding Esme<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

  By Suzanne Crowley<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Greenwillow Books<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Age Range: 8 – 12 years<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-0062352460; 288 Pages; $16.99;<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span> also available in eBook and audio book<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  After her grandfather died from a heart attack while driving his tractor on Solace Hill, twelve-year-old Esme’s been inextricably drawn to that spot, although her grandmother warns her to stay away. But when she follows her little brother, Bo, and her dog, Old Jack, up the hill while chasing fireflies, she makes an incredible discovery\u2014dinosaur bones peeking out from underneath the abandoned tractor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  The bones must be a message from her grandfather, a connection from beyond the grave. But when word gets out that the farm is hiding something valuable, reporters, researchers, and neighbors arrive in droves. Esme struggles to understand who has her best interests at heart, especially as the memory of her grandfather begins to slip away.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  Full of friendship and adventure, and featuring a palpable Texas setting, Finding Esme<\/em> is a moving and heartfelt story about family, friendship, and learning to deal with loss.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  YOUNG ADULT \/ HISTORICAL \/ FANTASY <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Einstein\u2019s Compass: A YA Time Traveler Adventure<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

  By Grace Allison<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Modern Mystic Media, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Paperback ISBN-13: 978-0998830889; 398 pages; $14.99<\/a>; also available in audio book and paperback<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  What if young Albert Einstein had a magical compass that inspired his theories of relativity?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  \nIn Einstein’s Compass: A YA Time Traveler Adventure<\/em>, a young Albert is given a supernatural compass that allows him to travel through time and space, and find wisdom in other dimensions, including the lost city of Atlantis. But evil forces seek the power of the compass, including a monstrous, shape-shifting dragon from a different age. Can the compass protect Albert from such villainy?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  “…a riveting fantasy about soul-searching and growth which will keep young adult readers engrossed to the end.”
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  YOUNG ADULT \/ COMING OF AGE \/ YA SOCIAL THEMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Captain Fin <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

  by Amanda M. Thrasher<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Publisher: Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1950560011; 432 pages; $10.21<\/a>; also available in ebook<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  Hannah Gunner, once a carefree child, is faced with secrets, lies, and betrayal. A life-changing event during her adolescent years forces her to confront a past that she no longer recognizes. A tattered box filled with worn-out letters holds some of the answers that she needs, but not all of them! Hannah manages to track down the only person in the world who can answer her questions\u2014the Captain! Why did those closest to her lie? Will Hannah ever find the answers that she needs? Suspenseful, engaging, and with twists and turns make it impossible to put this book down!  <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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   YOUNG ADULT \/ BULLYING \/ YA SOCIAL ISSUES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>The Greenlee Project<\/em> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  by Amanda M. Thrasher<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1944277031; 206 Pages; $18.95<\/a>; also available in paperback and ebook<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  Greenlee Lynn Granger a normal teen one day and ruined the next. Who knew a boy’s affections would turn her life into such a nightmare? A designated ‘project,’ a joke in front of the whole school, turns Greenlee’s life upside down. An emotional glimpse into the reality of cyberbullying. The Greenlee Project showcases the all-too-common anonymous and cruel betrayals of others through social media, of such magnitude that it devastates a young teen, her friends, family, and the community. Cyberbullying affects not just the victims, but everyone around them. After being the target of cyberbullying, what Greenlee does next is shocking.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  YOUNG ADULT \/ FANTASY \/ ACTION & ADVENTURE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Breaking Free <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

  by Caleb Monroe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Progressive Rising Phoenix Press, LLC<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Paperback ISBN-13: 978-1946329264; 232 Pages; $13.95<\/a>; also available in ebook<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  FEAR! Crippling. Consuming. A single horrific event during Jacob’s childhood created a never-ending cycle of torment. After years of living a life of solitude, Jacob developed a crippling form of agoraphobia. A chance encounter with a mythical creature leaves Jacob with no other option than to stand up and face his fears, taking that first, small step, which will lead him into the unknown. Breaking free of his fears will not be easy, and Jacob will eventually find himself face-to-face with the one thing that terrorizes his nightmares. What does Jacob discover and is it really a dream? Find out in this fantasy adventure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  YOUNG ADULT \/ MAGICAL REALISM \/ HISTORICAL<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Angel Thieves<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

  By Kathi Appelt<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  Atheneum\/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Hardcover ISBN-13: 978-1442421097; 336 Pages; $11.99<\/a>; also available in audio book and ebook<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  An ocelot. A slave. An angel thief<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

  Multiple perspectives spanning across time are united through themes of freedom, hope, and faith in a most unusual and epic novel from Newbery Honor\u2013winning author and National Book Award finalist Kathi Appelt.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  MYSTERY \/ TEEN DETECTIVES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Hannah and Tamar Mysteries<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  By Christa Nardi and Cassidy Salem<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  Fun, clean mysteries in the vein of Nancy Drew, suitable for all teens. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  Authors Christa Nardi and Cassidy Salem are happy to announce the re-release of this family-friendly  mystery series for teens, tweens, and mystery lovers of all ages \u2013 updated and upgraded with lovely new covers!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  COMING OF AGE <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  <\/a>Yeah, But I Didn\u2019t<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

  By Ann Swann<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  WordCrafts Press<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

  Paperback ISBN-13: 9781948679848; 320 pages; $16.99<\/a>; also available in eBook and hardcover<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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  The first rung: the betrayal<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  The second rung: the assault<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  The third rung: the rumors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  The fourth rung: the painting<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

  The final rung: no other way out<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  Benji Stevens is 14 years old when her world falls apart. Betrayed, bullied, and battered emotionally, physically, and spiritually, her life spirals out of control. She is certain there is nowhere to turn and nothing to live for. Yet in the midst of the darkness there appears an array of hope in the form of her crazy uncle, her single mom, and a host of other characters she never dreamed would be there to help. And when she is forced to join the Yeah, But I Didn\u2019t therapy group, she is finally able to confront her inner demons and embrace her own self-worth.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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