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    This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents


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    Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel.creation of this publication. The author, Alika K. Josh, created all the art


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    This book is part of a greater effort to improve literacy rates in Texas and to help


    schoolchildren all over with their academic pursuits. All profits from this book will


    be donated to Literacy In Action Corp., a nonprofit dedicated to helping students all


    over Texas via free, personalized tutoring sessions in various available courses.


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    To all of the young writers out there like me who dream of becoming a published


    author, I have a message for you. It doesn’t matter if you never become famous or


    never end up pursuing writing as a full-time career. What matters is that you


    made a piece of art out of carvings of your own heart and that you’re brave enough


    to share it with the world. So please, keep on writing.


    I dedicate this book to you.