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Paladin: Pawn
When nerdy eighth-grader Rich Witz unwittingly becomes a paladin, a white knight in training, he is thrust into a world where flunking a test can change the course of history, and a mysterious bully is playing for keeps with his life. Rich’s grandmother leaves him one thing before disappearing for good—a white chess pawn with his initials engraved on it. The pawn marks him as the next in an ancient line of white knights. He must prove himself in a life-or-death contest against his nemesis, a dark knight in training. With the ghost of an ancestor for his guide, he has seven days to complete four tasks of valor before his nemesis does, or join his guide in the realm of the dead.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 26, 2014
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About the author
Michael D. Young
70 books166 followersThough Michael grew up traveling the world with his military family, he now lives in Utah with his wife, Jen, and their three children, where he creates online curriculum for Brigham Young University. He is a graduate of BYU and Western Governors University with degrees in German Teaching, Music, Educational Leadership, and Instructional Design. He enjoys acting in community theater, podcasting, playing and writing music, and spending time with his family. He played for years with the Bells on Temple Square and is now a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
He is the author of the novels in The Canticle Kingdom Series, The Last Archangel Series, the Chess Quest Series, and the Penultimate Dawn Cycle (The Hunger), the Wonderful Week for a Quest Series, as well as several non-fiction works, including An Advent Carols Countdown, Sacred Days, Sacred Songs, The Song of the Righteous, As Saints We Sing, and The Song of the Saints. He has also had work featured in various online and print magazines such as Bards and Sages Quarterly, Mindflights, Meridian, Nugent Magazine, The New Era, Keeping Tab, Allegory, Liahona, and Ensign.
He is the author of the novels in The Canticle Kingdom Series, The Last Archangel Series, the Chess Quest Series, and the Penultimate Dawn Cycle (The Hunger), the Wonderful Week for a Quest Series, as well as several non-fiction works, including An Advent Carols Countdown, Sacred Days, Sacred Songs, The Song of the Righteous, As Saints We Sing, and The Song of the Saints. He has also had work featured in various online and print magazines such as Bards and Sages Quarterly, Mindflights, Meridian, Nugent Magazine, The New Era, Keeping Tab, Allegory, Liahona, and Ensign.
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November 27, 2014
Following the disappearance of his father during a military flight over Irag, Rich Witz is left living with his mom and grandmother. Rich is a bit of a nerd, a kid that all the other kids pick on and who likes to daydream, more than live life.
One day his grandmother gives him a mysterious present, a chess piece, a white pawn. Suddenly, his grandmother goes missing and soon after his own mother. Left alone, Rich is frantic to figure out what is happening, and when a dark shadow appears in his home, challenging him to a duel, he is way over his head.
The next thing he knows, he is sucked into a portrait within his grandmother's closest, and finds out that he is a direct descendant of paladins, knights for good. He also finds out that just as he has been chosen to become a good knight, another has been chosen for evil. Rich must fulfill four challenges before his powers of good are at full strength, until then, his evil counterpart will do whatever it takes to destroy him.
My Thoughts-
Okay, this one is a hard one, mostly because the author only gives us half of a book. I can not stress how important it is for a book to have a beginning, middle, and an end, even if it is part one of a series. There can be an overlaying arc, but each book needs to hold its own, and this one does not. We end with Rich only completing two of his tasks and the search for his mother and father just heating up. We have everything but a conclusion. Something really needed to be done to tie this story off. Some goal of the hero should have been accomplished.
The story itself has a great premise and was fun to delve into. I enjoyed learning about Rich's family heritage and his quest to become a paladin. There is a little too much day dreaming for my liking though. As a character, Rich has to deal with typical kid problems, mainly bullying. What I really like was that as he trains to be a paladin, Rich has to overcome his natural instincts and choose a higher path. He has to help the people that have caused him harm.
The book is well written and enjoyable, but I'm split on my score. I'd say it ranges from 2.5 up to a 3.
One day his grandmother gives him a mysterious present, a chess piece, a white pawn. Suddenly, his grandmother goes missing and soon after his own mother. Left alone, Rich is frantic to figure out what is happening, and when a dark shadow appears in his home, challenging him to a duel, he is way over his head.
The next thing he knows, he is sucked into a portrait within his grandmother's closest, and finds out that he is a direct descendant of paladins, knights for good. He also finds out that just as he has been chosen to become a good knight, another has been chosen for evil. Rich must fulfill four challenges before his powers of good are at full strength, until then, his evil counterpart will do whatever it takes to destroy him.
My Thoughts-
Okay, this one is a hard one, mostly because the author only gives us half of a book. I can not stress how important it is for a book to have a beginning, middle, and an end, even if it is part one of a series. There can be an overlaying arc, but each book needs to hold its own, and this one does not. We end with Rich only completing two of his tasks and the search for his mother and father just heating up. We have everything but a conclusion. Something really needed to be done to tie this story off. Some goal of the hero should have been accomplished.
The story itself has a great premise and was fun to delve into. I enjoyed learning about Rich's family heritage and his quest to become a paladin. There is a little too much day dreaming for my liking though. As a character, Rich has to deal with typical kid problems, mainly bullying. What I really like was that as he trains to be a paladin, Rich has to overcome his natural instincts and choose a higher path. He has to help the people that have caused him harm.
The book is well written and enjoyable, but I'm split on my score. I'd say it ranges from 2.5 up to a 3.
January 29, 2017
Paladin:PawnBy Michael D. Young Genre:Fantasy, Thriller
Entertaining, clear and prolifically written.
Michael D. Young has penned a gripping tale that marks the beginning of his new series, and the acquaintance to the series could not be better. The book holds the reader by her arm in almost a fervent coaster-ride until the reader is dropped at the next book store, asking for the next book in the series.
Young promises us an entry into the world of his own fantasy and he does a preety decent job. The readers can almost connect with Heinrich Witz and his vivid imaginations that provides us a rich texture. It is as if we are in a trance and are practically living with Rich when he is being helpless or seeking a better way or simply in repose. We go on the quests with him, and live around the myths like he does. Packed with seriousness of the quest and rivalling factions at each other's throats, the author provides occasional moments of comic relief that refreshes the reader for the next adventures coming up. The postmodern approach to a regular boy's life as he struggles through his problems until he is inflicted with a responsibility is not a new one. However, Young's primary achievement lies in the fact that it is neither monotonic nor dull. It is just something in a different way.
Despite being a short novel, the action and thrill is guranteed, and the reader-writer connect is almost complete. A fair job is done in potraying the characters of Aaron and grandmother Minerva as they help elevate the plot and contributing to the development of the characters at the same time. The scenes at the school are terrific and they contribute to the overall buildup of the quests. The myths are imaginative and well-directed. There is no obscurity like many other contemporary mythological plots. The use of the Chess pieces are interesting but they do not unfold the secrets just yet. Hopes are high that our inquisition be fed completely in the next book.
I managed to read it in one go, and I was impressed by the finesse. Would recommend this to everyone who wants a recluse from classics and are looking to invest their time in contemporary fantasies.
My Rating-4/5(A fair job done)
P. S. :Gratitude to the publishers at Trifecta Publications for providing me with the review copy.
Entertaining, clear and prolifically written.
Michael D. Young has penned a gripping tale that marks the beginning of his new series, and the acquaintance to the series could not be better. The book holds the reader by her arm in almost a fervent coaster-ride until the reader is dropped at the next book store, asking for the next book in the series.
Young promises us an entry into the world of his own fantasy and he does a preety decent job. The readers can almost connect with Heinrich Witz and his vivid imaginations that provides us a rich texture. It is as if we are in a trance and are practically living with Rich when he is being helpless or seeking a better way or simply in repose. We go on the quests with him, and live around the myths like he does. Packed with seriousness of the quest and rivalling factions at each other's throats, the author provides occasional moments of comic relief that refreshes the reader for the next adventures coming up. The postmodern approach to a regular boy's life as he struggles through his problems until he is inflicted with a responsibility is not a new one. However, Young's primary achievement lies in the fact that it is neither monotonic nor dull. It is just something in a different way.
Despite being a short novel, the action and thrill is guranteed, and the reader-writer connect is almost complete. A fair job is done in potraying the characters of Aaron and grandmother Minerva as they help elevate the plot and contributing to the development of the characters at the same time. The scenes at the school are terrific and they contribute to the overall buildup of the quests. The myths are imaginative and well-directed. There is no obscurity like many other contemporary mythological plots. The use of the Chess pieces are interesting but they do not unfold the secrets just yet. Hopes are high that our inquisition be fed completely in the next book.
I managed to read it in one go, and I was impressed by the finesse. Would recommend this to everyone who wants a recluse from classics and are looking to invest their time in contemporary fantasies.
My Rating-4/5(A fair job done)
P. S. :Gratitude to the publishers at Trifecta Publications for providing me with the review copy.
November 24, 2014
This book is FANTASTIC!
Rich is waiting for a package...(love this scene)
What he doesn't realize is that he already has two other packages lying on his dresser that are from his grandmother.
As he opens the first package he finds "a white chess pawn with his initials engraved on it."
As he opens the second package strange things happen and a dark voice calls out a challenge.
Rich is so confused and not sure what is going on~
Later that night his grandmother goes missing.
After days of searching Rich discovers an unusual mural at the back of his grandmother's closet.
And in front of that mural stands a chess board...Rich tentatively places his pawn on the table.
With that movement Rich "unwittingly becomes a Paladin, a white knight, in training."
The challenge has now begun...
Can Rich complete the four tasks given him before "his Nemesis, a dark knight in training," completes his.
Wait until you read what his tasks are and who is helping him and who it might be that is trying to destroy him.
So many FUN SCENES throughout the book!
This one is for the whole family!
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!
Rich is waiting for a package...(love this scene)
What he doesn't realize is that he already has two other packages lying on his dresser that are from his grandmother.
As he opens the first package he finds "a white chess pawn with his initials engraved on it."
As he opens the second package strange things happen and a dark voice calls out a challenge.
Rich is so confused and not sure what is going on~
Later that night his grandmother goes missing.
After days of searching Rich discovers an unusual mural at the back of his grandmother's closet.
And in front of that mural stands a chess board...Rich tentatively places his pawn on the table.
With that movement Rich "unwittingly becomes a Paladin, a white knight, in training."
The challenge has now begun...
Can Rich complete the four tasks given him before "his Nemesis, a dark knight in training," completes his.
Wait until you read what his tasks are and who is helping him and who it might be that is trying to destroy him.
So many FUN SCENES throughout the book!
This one is for the whole family!
ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!
September 13, 2021
❝𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆. 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.❞
Paladin: Pawn is the first installment in the Chess Quest Series by Michael D. Young and this follows our eighth-grade protagonist, Rich Witz, in finding out the truth about his ancestors after his grandmother, Minerva, has disappeared. Rich is the next in line to lead the Paladins, and with his father missing, their fate relies on him.
Reading a fantasy, the first thing that I really look forward to is the worldbuilding and Michael has crafted his own entrancing one. The plot is also interesting with Rich's family members sudden disappearances and what he has to do to keep their lineage. As for the writing style, it is descriptive, not in a way that some words turn out to be a filler but in a way that it will open up the readers to a more vivid vision towards the setting, just like what is in the closet of grandma Minerva that has thrusted Rich to a world he has never known existed.
Moreover, I have to remind myself most of the time that our protagonist here is an eighth-grade, because I think that this story can be more than just a middle grade genre. However, there are also instances that takes me back to the fact that Rich is just an eighth grade trying to figure out his life with his decisions, eagerness to prove a point, daydreaming, being impulsive at times, and his fear for uncertainties. Rich also tends to run away from his responsibilities but the better side of him is that he knows how to reevaluate himself, which eventually leads him to claiming the weapons he need to be a white knight— especially that his nemesis is on the loose and is probably a step or two ahead of him to becoming a knight— a dark knight that can end their line.
Lastly, the minor characters have piqued my curiosity so I hope to read more about them in the second installment.
Here are some of my favorite lines from the book:
❝𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.❞
❝... 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕.❞
❝𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅.❞
Paladin: Pawn is the first installment in the Chess Quest Series by Michael D. Young and this follows our eighth-grade protagonist, Rich Witz, in finding out the truth about his ancestors after his grandmother, Minerva, has disappeared. Rich is the next in line to lead the Paladins, and with his father missing, their fate relies on him.
Reading a fantasy, the first thing that I really look forward to is the worldbuilding and Michael has crafted his own entrancing one. The plot is also interesting with Rich's family members sudden disappearances and what he has to do to keep their lineage. As for the writing style, it is descriptive, not in a way that some words turn out to be a filler but in a way that it will open up the readers to a more vivid vision towards the setting, just like what is in the closet of grandma Minerva that has thrusted Rich to a world he has never known existed.
Moreover, I have to remind myself most of the time that our protagonist here is an eighth-grade, because I think that this story can be more than just a middle grade genre. However, there are also instances that takes me back to the fact that Rich is just an eighth grade trying to figure out his life with his decisions, eagerness to prove a point, daydreaming, being impulsive at times, and his fear for uncertainties. Rich also tends to run away from his responsibilities but the better side of him is that he knows how to reevaluate himself, which eventually leads him to claiming the weapons he need to be a white knight— especially that his nemesis is on the loose and is probably a step or two ahead of him to becoming a knight— a dark knight that can end their line.
Lastly, the minor characters have piqued my curiosity so I hope to read more about them in the second installment.
Here are some of my favorite lines from the book:
❝𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒍𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.❞
❝... 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒛𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕.❞
❝𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒚. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆'𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒅.❞
January 23, 2024
Fun Fantasy Mix of- Knights of the Round Table & Chess
Parents- PG- middle school and up - drug usage shown
Language- None
Violence- PG- normal to genre nothing too graphic
Sexual Content- none
This is the start of a fun new fantasy in a real-world setting with a mix of the Knights of the Round Table and Chess. Rich is a nerdy 8th grader who gets pulled into this new realm and meets some of his ancestors who start him on a quest of his own and send him a guide that's his age but from a much older time. The world-building is great and the characters are relatable and keep you engaged in the story. This is a series that ends kind of abruptly and pushes you into getting the next in the series. I do recommend this one to fantasy and chess lovers, it is a fun read.
Narrator- He did great with the differentiations and was easy to listen to.
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Parents- PG- middle school and up - drug usage shown
Language- None
Violence- PG- normal to genre nothing too graphic
Sexual Content- none
This is the start of a fun new fantasy in a real-world setting with a mix of the Knights of the Round Table and Chess. Rich is a nerdy 8th grader who gets pulled into this new realm and meets some of his ancestors who start him on a quest of his own and send him a guide that's his age but from a much older time. The world-building is great and the characters are relatable and keep you engaged in the story. This is a series that ends kind of abruptly and pushes you into getting the next in the series. I do recommend this one to fantasy and chess lovers, it is a fun read.
Narrator- He did great with the differentiations and was easy to listen to.
—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
June 5, 2023
Received as an audio review copy from Story Origin, this is an honest review. Wonderfully narrated by Scott Connolly, Paladin: Pawn is a witty and intense adventure as Rich, an eighth grader bully magnet whose life changes the day he receives two boxes each containing a chess pawn along with a mysterious challenge Rich accepts- unknowing what he's just gotten into. From that moment onward, family secrets Rich could have never fathomed spilled forth that changes how they young man views his family; now Rich gets the chance to prove his worth and discover his future as a knight in a world that's beginning to unfold before him.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
August 4, 2024
Audiobook: I enjoyed this first book in the series. I appreciated that the author used both a piece from the game of Chess and a character group from the game of Dungeons and Dragons which added a more contemporary feel to the story. I thought the character of Rich Witz was written with a realistic flair. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. I thought Scott Connolly's narration was good, and his performance enhanced the story's entertainment. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to leave this review which included my honest opinions regarding this story.
February 27, 2018
Paladin:Pawn was nothing like what I was expecting. This book is written more for the YA reader that for us older readers. Although it is well plotted, with great characters and equally good dialogue, it's a cliffhanger. One will never know how the story turns out unless one reads the whole series in the order in which they were written.
I gave this book a four start rating because it's well written and would be an exciting and enjoyable read for younger readers.
December 6, 2023
This was a fun book to take in, especially given that it’s written for a young teenage boy. It reminds me a bit of The Lion , the Witch and the Wardrobe with a modern twist. I really enjoyed the learning opportunities and growth that the main character went through as the story progressed, and am definitely interested in reading the next book in this series! This is a clean teen fantasy book that I read in exchange for an honest review.
April 16, 2018
Excellent storytelling
Expect to fall in love with Rich as he struggles to complete his quests to become a paladin while he is also struggling with Junior high school and all the social life issues involved
Expect to fall in love with Rich as he struggles to complete his quests to become a paladin while he is also struggling with Junior high school and all the social life issues involved
March 1, 2015
I was fortunate to be able to get an advance copy of Michael Young’s new book, Paladin: Pawn. It is about a teen, Rich, who discovers that his family history is a little more interesting than he originally thought. He soon has a quest to prove that he, too, can be a paladin like his ancestors by performing several good deeds. Unfortunately, it’s not easy since every potential paladin also has a nemesis seeking to pull them from their path. Can Rich succeed and be able to help his family’s fight against the powers of darkness?
I’ve read several of Michael’s books and have always enjoyed them. This one was no exception. In fact, I think it is my favorite thus far. Not only does it tell a great story, but it also teaches some good values for not only middle-grade readers, but for us old fogies who read it, too. While I was in the midst of this book, I found myself, just like Rich, looking for opportunities to serve and help others.
I’m also a sucker for superhero stories. This one isn’t one exactly, but each time Rich succeeded in one of his smaller quests, he gained new abilities to help him. None of them are super strength or flying, but still cool powers to have.
Something I’ve liked about all of Michael’s books I’ve read is that he comes up with new twists in his world-building. They are not your typical medieval-style fantasy settings with all the same old monsters. In this book, there is traveling into and out of a painting. I won’t tell you more than that, though.
I highly recommend this book for readers, both young and young-at-heart. It is totally clean and possesses a great moral that everybody could use a refresher course on. The only thing that was a little confusing to me was that the book suddenly ended without finishing the story arc. I’m okay with Rich only being halfway done with his quests, but it didn’t stop at a place where it felt like it at least resolved something. If you are aware of that, though, hopefully it won’t be a distraction. If you don’t like leaving a story hanging, then it might be best to wait until the next book comes out. All I know is that I am anxious to see how the story continues.
I’ve read several of Michael’s books and have always enjoyed them. This one was no exception. In fact, I think it is my favorite thus far. Not only does it tell a great story, but it also teaches some good values for not only middle-grade readers, but for us old fogies who read it, too. While I was in the midst of this book, I found myself, just like Rich, looking for opportunities to serve and help others.
I’m also a sucker for superhero stories. This one isn’t one exactly, but each time Rich succeeded in one of his smaller quests, he gained new abilities to help him. None of them are super strength or flying, but still cool powers to have.
Something I’ve liked about all of Michael’s books I’ve read is that he comes up with new twists in his world-building. They are not your typical medieval-style fantasy settings with all the same old monsters. In this book, there is traveling into and out of a painting. I won’t tell you more than that, though.
I highly recommend this book for readers, both young and young-at-heart. It is totally clean and possesses a great moral that everybody could use a refresher course on. The only thing that was a little confusing to me was that the book suddenly ended without finishing the story arc. I’m okay with Rich only being halfway done with his quests, but it didn’t stop at a place where it felt like it at least resolved something. If you are aware of that, though, hopefully it won’t be a distraction. If you don’t like leaving a story hanging, then it might be best to wait until the next book comes out. All I know is that I am anxious to see how the story continues.
February 9, 2017
This was a fun book that I enjoyed reading! Rich is the main character, a young kid with regular kid dreams and problems. All he wants is to get his package on time, thinking that's all he's got to worry about, then... BAM! All sorts of problems happening at once, and he alone can fix them! He finds himself a white knight in training, up against a black knight. Who will win? It's a good thing that there are more books in this series! This beginning book sets things up nicely. I understand more of the story is coming, but still, I would have preferred to see some sort of resolution instead of things left basically unresolved, but I still think the book deserves five stars, since it is so well written, and exciting.
March 25, 2015
My 15-yr-old son LOVED this book! He's a readaholic, so that's really saying something. Well done Michael! :)
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