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This, the paperback edition includes an exclusive, brand new short story called blackbeard. Our journalism is free and open for all, but its made possible thanks to the support we receive. Marcus has also received two printz honors, for revolver in 2011 and the ghosts. The book of dead days by marcus sedgwick overdrive rakuten. Marcus sedgwick books list of books by author marcus sedgwick.
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