Featured Books for 5+ readers
Books of the Month
Feelings Inside my heart and in my head...
Libby Walden
July 2018 Book of the Month | Cleverly designed
and sensitively illustrated, this is a wonderful book to explore
the world of feelings. Each double page takes a different emotion,
from sadness to jealousy, loneliness to excitement, and examines
it...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 3+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 12/07/2018
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Supertato Veggies in the Valley of Doom
Sue Hendra, Paul Linnet
July 2018 Book of the Month | Whatever your
attitude to vegetables, no-one could resist Supertato and these
hilarious, heart-warming stories of supermarket aisle adventures!
In this episode, the veggies are bored so Broccoli suggests a game
of hide-and-seek. It's...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 28/06/2018
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A First Book of the Sea
Nicola Davies
July 2018 Book of the Month | A Julia
Eccleshare Pick of the Month July 2018 | A brilliant
celebration and evocation of everything to do with the sea. The
many, brief poems cover favourite holiday experiences including the
excitement...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 05/07/2018
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Grandad Mandela
Zindzi Mandela, Zazi Mandela
July 2018 Non-Fiction Book of the Month | 2018
sees the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth and this is a
wonderful book to introduce children to one of the most inspiring
figures of modern times. The text takes the...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 28/06/2018
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Mr Pegg's Post
Elena Topouzoglou
June 2018 Book of the Month | A story of kindness
and the unexpected friendships that result from it, Mr
Pegg's Post will charm readers young and old. Anna lives
in a lighthouse by the edge of the sea with...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 12/07/2018
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Ocean Meets Sky
Terry Fan, Eric Fan
July 2018 Book of the Month | Beautifully written,
beautifully illustrated, Ocean Meets Sky is a celebration of love
and the imagination, and a wonderful book to prompt discussion of
loss, particularly of a grandparent. Finn has vivid memories of...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 3+ readers | 7+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 06/06/2018
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Other Featured Books this Month
Oi Cat!
Kes Gray
From the team behind the hugely popular Oi Frog!
and Oi Dog! comes another daft and utterly
wonderful new rhyming spectacular. Frog is in charge and has
decided that cats must sit on gnats, much to Cat's irritation. Dog
tries...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 12/07/2018
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The Station Mouse
Meg McLaren
The Station Mouse is a perfect bedtime read. Every page is a feast
to the eye, with jokes and things to spot to keep it interesting
read after read. The hero of our story is a most diligent mouse
employed in the...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 07/06/2018
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You're Called What?
Kes Gray
Welcome to the Ministry of Silly Animal Names in the company of Kes
Gray, one of our funniest picture book authors. A string of animals
are lining up to change their names and the laughter from those
behind them in...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 3+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 12/07/2018
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Sleep
Kate Prendergast
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month July 2018 |
Gorgeous illustrations attractively answer any curious child's
question: where and how do different animals sleep? Moving quickly
past the familiar indoor animals such as dogs and cats, Kate
Prendergast...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 05/07/2018
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Secret Sky Garden
Linda Sarah
This beautiful story will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.
Funni spends her Saturdays on the roof of the old airport car park.
She loves the view and sense of calm, even though it hasn't been
used for...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 3+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 28/06/2018
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Yellow Submarine
The Beatles
There's something of the nursery rhyme to the lyrics of Yellow
Submarine making it particularly appealing to children, and even
more than 50 years after its release, there'll hardly be a child in
the country who can't sing along. Based...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 3+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 05/07/2018
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Audrey the Amazing Inventor
Rachel Valentine
Any child who likes to ask questions, find out how things work, or
just fiddle with stuff, will identify with Audrey. She knows she's
going to be an inventor when she grows up and is already creating
some amazing machines...
Featured in: 5+ readers | 3+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 23/05/2018
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The Snail and the Whale 15th Anniversary Edition
Julia Donaldson
Special 15th Anniversary Edition. If bestsellers
were decided upon by the number of prestigious awards a book had
won then this one, with echoes of Edward Lear would be the
blockbuster of all time. Julia really is a past-master of...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 28/06/2018
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The Selfish Crocodile Anniversary Edition
Faustin Charles
Published twenty years ago The Selfish Crocodile
stills reads and looks as fresh as a daisy, and its message about
the importance of sharing and co-operation is as important today as
it's ever been (perhaps even more so). The selfish...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 14/06/2018
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Ruby's Worry
Tom Percival
Everyone could learn from Ruby. She's a perfectly happy little
girl, until she discovers a worry. The worry – depicted as a
scribbly yellow shape – is hardly noticeable at first, but
starts to grow and soon it's with her...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 12/07/2018
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Norman the Norman and the Very Small Duchess
Philip Ardagh
Interest Age 5-8 | Norman the Norman from Normandy
is rapidly becoming my favourite Philip Ardagh character (and
there's a great line up to choose from). Small and accident prone
but with a remarkable knack for being in the right...
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Format: Paperback | Released 15/06/2018
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Octopants
Suzy Senior
You can't go wrong with a book for children about pants and this
one is particularly satisfying and giggle-inducing. The poor
octopus narrator of the story has a problem – he doesn't have
any underpants, ‘there's nothing on below'. None...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Hardback | Released 12/07/2018
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The Girls
Lauren Ace
July 2018 Debut of the Month | The
Girls is a glorious and uplifting description of female
friendship. It stars four girls and simply but beautifully
describes in words and pictures their enduring friendship as they
grow from little children...
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Format: Hardback | Released 12/07/2018
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Baby's First Bank Heist
Jim Whalley
Baby Frank, immediately distinctive in a stripy black and white
Babygro, wants a pet. In fact he really, really wants a pet. But
his parents won't allow it, pets are too expensive to keep they
say. It leaves Frank with...
Featured in: 3+ readers | 5+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 14/06/2018
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What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Book and CD Pack
Julia Donaldson
Award-winning duo Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have created a
brilliant new adventure for the clever Ladybird, star of
What the Ladybird Heard. The Ladybird's old
adversaries, Lanky...
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Grandpa Bert and the Ghost Snatchers
Malorie Blackman
Interest Age 5-8 | More spy caper than ghost story
this is a fun adventure for young readers, and one that puts
grandparents nicely in the driving seat of the action too. Anna and
Kasper's Grandma Gertie has an unusual secret...
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Format: Paperback | Released 16/07/2018
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Splash Day!
Nick Sharratt
Interest Age 5-8 | What a lovely first reading
book! Something exciting is happening at school – there's a
paddling pool in the playground, the children are in their swimming
costumes – and so are the teachers… It's Splash Day,
a...
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Format: Paperback | Released 16/07/2018
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The Cook and the King
Julia Donaldson
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month July 2018 The
best-selling author of The Gruffalo deploys a story-telling device
equally full of cunning in this witty story about the way a King is
tricked into doing some work. The King...
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Format: Hardback | Released 12/07/2018
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Ocean Emporium
Susie Brooks
Ocean Emporium is a fine example of the new wave
of non-fiction books which are not just full of thoughtfully
presented information but as beautiful to look at as the best
picture books. Susie Brooks and Dawn Cooper take readers...
Featured in: 7+ readers | 5+ readers | 9+ readers
Format: Paperback | Released 28/06/2018
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Last Month's Featured Books
Dog Diaries
Steven Butler & James Patterson
June 2018 Book of the Month | In a nutshell: It's a (very
funny, very readable) dog's life Narrated at breathless
speed by super-excited puppy Junior, this new series is...
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Older Not Wiser
Sophy Henn
By the always-current Sophy Henn this new series for children just
starting to read on their own is to be celebrated. Jeanie, aged 7
¾, has a special relationship with...
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The Twitches Bake a Cake
Hayley Scott
June 2018 Book of the Month | More delightful
small-scale fun and big adventure in this new story starring toy
rabbit family the Twitches and their owner, Stevie. Two stories...
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Daddy Long Legs
Nadine Brun-Cosme
Daddy Long Legs is a joyous book with bright, fresh and funny
artwork, full of retro charm. With its warm, reassuring feel and
the adorably drawn relationship between a father...
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I Want My Dad!
Tony Ross
We're used to the Little Princess behaving badly, but this new
story shows a different side to her, and is surprisingly tender.
She's proud of her dad, the king, but...
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Seashore Watcher
Maya Plass
This colourful, attractive information book, neatly packaged in a
waterproof bag, will help you get the most out of a trip to the
seaside, no matter where you are going...
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Town Is by the Sea
Joanne Schwartz
Winner of the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018 |
This haunting book, beautifully illustrated in ink and watercolour,
bears record to a long-gone way of life. A young boy describes...
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Mariella, Queen of the Skies
Eoin Colfer
Interest Age 5-8 | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month
June 2018 | Clever Mariella, a super-inventive nine year
old scientist, is never short of ideas. But she is...
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If All the World Were...
Joseph Coelho
June 2018 Debut of the Month | Joseph Coelho
dedicates this lovely picture book to ‘everyone who misses
someone' and it's particularly apposite for any child who has
recently lost...
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Where's Wally? Games on the Go! Puzzles, Activities & Searches
Martin Handford
Wally-watchers will find lots to entertain them in this
pocket-sized puzzle-packed volume. As well as search and find
challenges, there are quizzes, mazes, memory games and even the odd
page...
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The Day War Came
Nicola Davies
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month June 2018 |
Award-wining Nicola Davies has created a beautiful story which
makes its powerful point brilliantly by focusing on the plight
of...
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Eric Carle's Book of Many Things
Eric Carle
Learn over 200 words with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and other
favourite friends from the World of Eric Carle. From food and
clothes to animals and feelings, this is the...
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How to be a Lion
Ed Vere
A thrilling new fable from the creator of the New York Times
bestseller Max the Brave.
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Welcome to Our World: A Celebration of Children Everywhere!
In this beautifully illustrated book, young children can learn all
about what people in other countries eat, wear and play, and how
they speak and celebrate. This delightful book teaches...
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Are We Nearly There Yet?
Gill Harvey
The title of this book will bring shudders to anyone who has ever
undertaken a long journey with children, the book itself could be a
godsend! 96 busy, colourful pages...
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Picking Pickle
Polly Faber
June 2018 Book of the Month | Has there ever been
a book with a more adorable cast of characters? Meet the dogs of
the dogs' home, as introduced by...
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Something Fishy
Polly Dunbar
There's something fishy going in in this cat's house alright, but
unfortunately nothing to do with the kind that ends up in a dishy.
Why are the family oblivious to...
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Bob's Blue Period
Marion Deuchars
A beautiful picture book about friendship and art. Bob and Bat are
best friends. They do everything together (look out for the
wonderful illustration of them dancing to the radio!)...
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The Night Box
Louise Greig
Shortlisted for the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize | Max
has a key and a box of midnight blue. When he turns the key in the
lock - WHOOSH! Day slips...
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Curiosity The Story of a Mars Rover
Markus Motum
Shortlisted for the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize |
Motum is definitely an illustrator to watch. Though this is an
information book, you feel there is a story being told, with...
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The Real Boat
Marina Aromshtam
Shortlisted for the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize |
There are absolutely beautiful illustrations within the book, some
of them exquisitely good, and the judges are excited to see what
Semyinka...
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I'm the Biggest
Stephanie Blake
It's hard to be a good big brother, especially when your little
brother is getting all the praise for growing more than you! Simon
is the popular cheeky rabbit creation...
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More Featured Books
Where Zebras Go Poems
Sue Hardy-Dawson
Shortlisted for the Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry
Award 2018 Get ready to join in the Poetry Olympics,
question a snake, talk to a toad and learn 20 ways to...
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Rose's Dress of Dreams (Little Gem)
Katherine Woodfine
Interest Age 5-8 | Rose's Dress of Dreams reads
like a wonderful fairy tale; the little girl who dreams of
beautiful dresses and spends her time drawing designs for fanciful
frocks...
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Secrets of the Mountain
Libby Walden
In a nutshell: Dahl-esque story in defence of
Unusualness Children who like their stories filled with
larger-than-life characters, crazy comedy and the reassuring sense
that love and goodness will win...
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A Boy Called Bat
Elana K. Arnold
The first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young middle
grade series starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism
spectrum, from acclaimed author Elana K. The Lovereading Comment...
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The Great Telephone Mix-Up (Little Gem)
Sally Nicholls
May 2018 Book of the Month | In a Nutshell; Communication
chaos bringing a community closer | Interest Age 5-8 | The
villagers in this charming story rely on...
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Square
Mac Barnett
May 2018 Book of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the
Month May 2018 Square builds a beautiful sculpture from
the blocks in his secret cave. Square's friend...
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The Uncracked Code
Tamara Macfarlane
In a nutshell: comic-book inspired crime story |
The action in this exciting crime story is set in a comic shop, and
come-strip sensibilities inspire the whole adventure. The Cosmic...
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The Wildest Cowboy
Garth Jennings
May 2018 Book of the Month | Wonderful rhyme
carries you through this rollicking ride through the wild west and
a town they called Fear, whose scary inhabitants wear
rattlesnake...
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Gaspard The Fox
Zeb Soanes
May 2018 Debut of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of
the Month May 2018 A wonderfully warm-hearted animal
adventure based on Zeb Soanes observation of a local urban...
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Plantopedia
Adrienne Barman
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month May 2018 | A
stunning and original book and a useful one too. Subtitled ‘A
Celebration of Nature's Greatest Show-offs' in glorious pictures
it...
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Chocolate Cake
Michael Rosen
Fantastically funny and full of silly noises, this is Michael
Rosen's love letter to every child's favourite treat, chocolate
cake.
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Space Tortoise
Ross Montgomery
A beautiful, moving and heartwarming tale about bravery, kindness
and welcoming strangers, from the team behind The Building Boy.
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There's a Dragon in Your Book
Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher and Greg Abbott have created a fantastically
interactive sequel to their bestselling There's a Monster in Your
Book. Children will love stroking, poking and flapping the book
to...
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The New Football Coach
Dominique Demers
The latest instalment in Dominique Demers's popular Adventures of
Miss Charlotte series, The New Football Coach, brilliantly
illustrated by Tony Ross, is a marvellous tale about believing in
yourself and...
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Winnie and Wilbur: Seaside Adventures
Valerie Thomas
Who better to enjoy the delights of the seaside and the high seas
than Winnie the Witch and her longsuffering cat Wilbur? There are
three different stories in this bumper...
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Alfie and Dad
Shirley Hughes
Alfie's dad is always there for Alfie and Annie Rose. He's there to
reassure Alfie during a restless night; he's there to find Alfie's
favourite toy Flumbo when he gets...
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Where's Home, Daddy Bear?
Nicola O'Byrne
Bringing Open Very Carefully creator Nicola O'Byrne to the Walker
list, this tender, touching story voices all those worries a child
has about change, and celebrates the loving bond between...
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I Love You Dino-Daddy
Mark Sperring
The characters may be green and dinosaur-shaped, but this is all
about the special fun little children have with their daddies, and
the particular love between father and child. A...
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With My Daddy
James Brown
Daddy Tiger and a tiger cub, Daddy Bear and a bear cub, Daddy dog
and puppy, they all have fun playing together in the pages of this
bright, lively and...
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The Match
Russell Ayto
Told in single words, and through grey pencil illustrations on an
admittedly startling green background, this story encompasses
anticipation, disappointment, despair, resignation … then
hope, surprise and utter joy! A...
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Wonder Goal!
Michael Foreman
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month May 2018 |
Award-winning illustrator Michael Foreman's own love of football
suffuses this story which perfectly captures the thrill all
footballers have of scoring...
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Alan's Big, Scary Teeth
Jarvis
Glorious illustrations tell this story that is both nicely scary
and neatly resolved. Everyone knows that alligators are scary!
Right? Alan comes from a long line of scary alligators and,...
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The Cave
Rob Hodgson
It's all about the timing in this wonderfully funny picture book.
In a cave lives a little creature, a little creature that never
leaves its home - turn the page...
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The Bad Mood and the Stick
Lemony Snicket
Lemony Snicket's simply told story offers a refreshing, thoughtful,
and hilarious look at the ways in which a bad mood wreaks havoc as
it moves from person to person, leaving...
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