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    Little Star
    Little Star
    Little Star
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    Little Star

    By Eldonia Martel-Merritt

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    Parents share a sentimental memory of their deceased child.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEldonia Martel-Merritt
    Release dateMar 30, 2014
    Little Star
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    Eldonia Martel-Merritt

    Eldonia Martel-Merritt is an aspiring writer living in Los Angeles, California. She is currently a student at Full Sail University in the CWBFA program with plans to further her education thereafter.

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