You cannot be afraid, Read the book. Smile at it. It's a great book-th…

Markus Zusak
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You cannot be afraid, Read the book. Smile at it. It's a great book-the greatest book you've ever read. ✨ Markus Zusak (2016). The Book Thief: 10th Anniversary Edition, p.117, Random House
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You cannot be afraid, Read the book. Smile at it. It's a great book-the greatest book you've ever read. ✨ Markus Zusak (2016). The Book Thief: 10th Anniversary Edition, p.117, Random House

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