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Well recommended - a joy to read.' Maureen Gourlay, LoveReading4Kids'An inspirational book. It made me want to be brave and be positive, just like Red.' Fiadh, 11'I absolutely loved the ending and I kept thinking about it even after I'd finished the book.' Clara, 10","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307863290229,"sku":"9781838216801","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838216801_48b09904-79bd-4840-aac8-95b1effa9ecb.jpg?v=1786028370"},{"product_id":"9781838216894","title":"HANNAH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Gripping and emotionally resonant. 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