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    MARCUS BONTEMPELLI ON SELF CONFIDENCE, FAMILY, AND BRAVE PLAY

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    The star athlete takes this platform seriously, reflecting that the books have been a great opportunity to give back and be a role model.
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    THE PRINCE OF A PEN

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    I study in the Edfu Temple, the largest temple dedicated to Horus. That means I have a lot to live up to.
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    LOCAL YOUNG WRITERS SHINE IN WRITE FIGHT FLEE!

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    The real magic of Write Fight Flee! lies within the dedicated young editors who serve on the program's editorial committee.
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    HERO ARISING

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    Varni woke to the noise of a small bird's call and the warmth of the morning sun.
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    VALE GERRIT BOS

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    It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Westsider writer Gerrit Bos.

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