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    By Ayesha Harben

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    The story of a boy whose life changes forever when he receives a gift from his missing father.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAyesha Harben
    Release dateAug 28, 2019
    ISBN9781386291435
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    Ayesha Harben

    Ayesha Harben lives in Malaysia where she spends her time escaping into imaginary worlds to create stories that will engage children and young adults. She has self-published three children’s books on Amazon that were illustrated by her daughter Delphine, an artist and graphic designer. Her inspiration for these books was the wonderful interdependence of humanity and nature. She is currently working on a fantasy fiction book for young people and the young at heart.

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      Max - Ayesha Harben

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      Ayesha Harben

      Published by Ayesha Harben, 2019.

      This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.

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      First edition. August 28, 2019.

      Copyright © 2019 Ayesha Harben.

      Written by Ayesha Harben.

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      Max felt the blood rush into his ears at the anger in Aunty Pruneela’s shrill voice. From his hiding place in his uncle’s study on the first floor, he could hear the loud clanging of pots and pans as she prepared dinner.

      Uncle John was out of town on a business trip and Max knew no-one would dare come

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