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'She looked...

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'I am Dracula. And I bid you welcome to my house'

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‘Traitor! Now is your death-time upon you!’

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Come Away! Come Away!

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'"Stand firm'" said Peter, "and wave like mad!"'

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Read the ultimate classic comforting coming of age fantasy story.

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Rediscover the favourite childhood classic.

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'Password Emil!'

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