You think it's so great to die and make everyone cry and carry on. Wel…

Katherine Paterson
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You think it's so great to die and make everyone cry and carry on. Well it ain't. ✨ Katherine Paterson (1995). Bridge to Terabithia, Hippo Bks
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You think it's so great to die and make everyone cry and carry on. Well it ain't. ✨ Katherine Paterson (1995). Bridge to Terabithia, Hippo Bks

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