All of my books are based in some way on my personal experiences, or the experiences of members of my family, or the stories kids would tell me in school. (Patricia Reilly Giff)

All of my books are based in some way on my personal experiences, or the experiences of members of my family, or the stories kids would tell me in school.

Patricia Reilly Giff

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