And the boy was right in back of her, his neck thin as a pe… - Patricia Reilly Giff

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And the boy was right in back of her, his neck thin as a pencil. "My name is Thomas," he said. "Thomas Neary." She didn't answer. "The horse's name is Alfred, in case you want to know." He screwed up his face. "Or maybe Fernando."

Patricia Reilly Giff

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Patricia Reilly Giff (born April 26, 1935) is an American author and teacher.

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