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Nancy farmer has written three newbery honor books. Do you think the future farmer depicts is possible, even likely. In the beginning, eduardo worries about the cells under the microscope, fearing what will happen to his. Oct 21, 2008 winner of the national book award as well as newbery and printz honors.
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