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A VERY LONG WALK HOME

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I grew up in London, in Hackney, and really loved it. When I was nine, my Italian mum and English dad wanted a change so we all moved to Palermo in Sicily. It is a small city on the sea and really chaotic and fun and I love it. I learned to speak Italian with kids on the street and I feel really both English and Italian. I am an only child but I have lots of cousins. I love playing football and try to practise every day, and

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