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"Yesterday, was a lovely Surprising day to see my "Bookmail" had already arrived 💜. A Beautiful hardcover copy of Jason Reynolds' latest novel of his 'Track' series. Thank you, Goodreads for my 7th "Grateful Goodreads" Giveaway Win and I will absolutely write a review upon completion of the entire series. Thank you one again! @SimonKids 🔆
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We found Styx sitting on his back porch steps, but he wasn’t alone. Some girl was with him. She was sitting right up next to him and smiling. He had his arm around her. Not around her shoulders, like buddy-buddy, but lower around her hip.
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“Alone without purpose, they fell asleep.”
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“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.”
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“Life is a gift. You need to live.”
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― Double Lives
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