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    I Was Not Meant to Break
    I Was Not Meant to Break
    I Was Not Meant to Break
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    I Was Not Meant to Break

    By Maggie Johnson

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    I Was Not Meant to Break is a collection of poetry about family, heartbreak and disappointment.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse UK
    Release dateMay 19, 2021
    ISBN9781665589420
    I Was Not Meant to Break
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    Maggie Johnson

    Maggie Johnson lives in Kent with her mum, dad and twin. She can be found sitting in her room in bed with a notebook and pen in front of her ready for a new idea.

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