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Most of what she planted in the garden grew now, even if cabbages cried in the night and tomatoes disappeared.
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An Inheritance of Scars
Martin Cahill
With every passing year, with each new Scar brought to life on his skin, Temi could only wonder at the emerging complexity of his impending adulthood.
The Lone Drummer
A.G. Lamar
In the center of the circle, Kamu slapped his djembe to the beat of kingdom pride as Akachi, the griot, told stories of past victories and courageous warriors.