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    Allsorts
    Allsorts
    Allsorts
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    Allsorts

    By Deborah Carter

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    A collection of short stories and poetry selected for your enjoyment. Covering a mouse in a house, Christmas miracles and Santa Clause. But, please be aware, some do not have a happily ever after, and contain some dark scenes of loss, bullying and death.  

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDebbie Carter
    Release dateMar 20, 2020
    ISBN9780473515713
    Allsorts
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    Deborah Carter

    Deborah lives in Ashburton, New Zealand. When not at work, she spends her time with her husband, children and grandchildren. 

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