She just took off running to the old Perkins place. He couldn't help turning to watch. She ran as though it was her nature. It reminded him of the fl… - Katherine Paterson

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She just took off running to the old Perkins place. He couldn't help turning to watch. She ran as though it was her nature. It reminded him of the flight of wild ducks in the autumn. So smooth. The word "beautiful" came to his mind, but he shook it away and hurried up to his house.

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About Katherine Paterson

Katherine Womeldorf Paterson (born October 31, 1932) is a Chinese-born American writer best known for children's novels, including Bridge to Terabithia. For four different books published 1975-1980, she won two Newbery Medals and two National Book Awards.

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Alternative Names: Katherine Womeldorf Paterson Katherine Womelsdorf Paterson
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