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Shelf Comments
 
This was the textbook for by Book Publicity course at Emerson, taught by Lissa Warren.
 
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The latest YA fantasy from Gloria Oliver
 
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8:56 - the key to it all.
 
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Beautiful poems with a hard, funny edge. See my review on Literary Mama.com.
 
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This is my first novel, and a well leafed copy will remain on my shelf for impromptu readings.
 
- shelved by maggieball [reveal this book]
 
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