“No, you cannot…must not…shall not…may not…” to everything … - Jane Yolen

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“No, you cannot…must not…shall not…may not…” to everything that seemed even the slightest bit interesting or exciting or dangerous.
So Waverly did what every child of ten does. He did it all anyway.

Jane Yolen

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Jane Yolen (born February 11, 1939) is an American author and editor of almost 300 books. These include folklore, fantasy, science fiction, and children's books.

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Alternative Names: Jane Hyatt Yolen • Jane Hyatt Yolen Stemple • Jane H. Yolen Stemple

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