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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jaimie Salmon-Colburn

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was super cute!! I got this thinking that my youngest daughter (7) would like it. My oldest (10) also enjoyed not only the story but the fun illustrations as well. The Queen in this book is know as the most fair and honest person in the Kingdom of Aleta. Everyone comes to her with their problems so they can be solved fairly. She uses a mirror to help her with the harder problems. Looking for the sparkle of fairness in everyone’s eyes each time. When the dwarves bring her a problem where both sides think they are being fair the Queen needs her mirror. But there is a problem when the mirror shows her that SHE isn’t the fairest! Oh my! She entrusts Snow White to get to the bottom of the problem. Can Snow White find out where things went wrong? How is the Queen not fair? Will the poor dwarves’ problem get solved? What will happen to the Queen?! Such a fun book. In the back of the book it has information on how mirrors work and reflect. It’s a great way to help your kids learn about some science stuff while reading a cute book. I would recommend this book (and the other science books she’s written) for kids ages 5-10. I know my two kiddos have enjoyed them all so far!! Can’t wait for more!!

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Gwendolyn is in a class to become a journalist, her assignment funeral director. After finally finding someone to interview, Gwendolyn meets Marjorie who is odd to say the least but not the oddest thing that happens. That night though everything changes, a fire erupts in her home and Gwendolyn finds herself waking up as an elk. Now Gwendolyn is having to live life with her family as an elk, but will she be able to shift back to human or is this her fate.

I thought this was delightful. Having Gwendolyn have to navigate about the changes in her life were spot on. I enjoyed all the characters in the story and was anxious to see what would happen next. I make note of Marjorie specifically as I found her character very intriguing.

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The Dwarves Dilemma ( Science Folktales ) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have read many books by this author and she has not disappointed. This is a good book for not only teaching children lessons but also explaining science. This book would be great for children about 7-9. I just wish my children were younger I would definitely have them read these. I like how she is able to engage the reader and make something they may find hard easier. I highly recommend this series to anyone with younger children. A very good way also to introduce science to children.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Cute story perfectly in time for the upcoming holiday. The story follows a turkey as he goes through a varying degree of emotions. He wants chosen but to be a pet not food. Will he survive this Thanksgiving season?

This author comes up with wonderfully imaginative stories and this one is no exception. The pages are colorful and reflect the storytelling perfectly. A fun story for kids of all ages.

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Deborah White

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This a great short story that illustrates how important it is to be fair and to consider all sides of a problem. I enjoyed reading about the dilemmas and seeing how the queen dealt with the problems that the mirror didn’t easily give an answer to. This book not only teaches about being kind and fair but also accountability and even how a mirror works. I would recommend this book to anyone but especially young children who could learn more about the way a mirror works and how to be a well rounded person.

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Pardon Me Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Anna Hirsch

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Pardon Me Please by Lois Wickstrom
4 Stars

This is a cute story filled with colourful pictures. The perfect time to read, close to Thanksgiving. Albert lives on a turkey farm and knows that the people who visit are not looking for a pet. He doesn’t want to be eaten! He just wants to live a long and happy life. A family purchases him but can he convince them not to eat him? This is a good book to open discussions pertaining to Thanksgiving and alternate meals that can be made. I believe it is a story that children will enjoy.

Review by @Anna Hirsch
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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Kerry Baker

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom is fast becoming a favourite author of mine and my daughters. We love reading her books together and seeing what else she might come up with. This book is just as good as the others, although it felt liked it was aimed at a slightly older audience. However, we both connected with the story and looked forward to reading it.
The main character was enjoyable. She fit well with the creative story and helped to carry it all.
The author really has such a talent for creating unique and imaginative stories that the whole family can enjoy. I am already looking forward to sharing the next one with my kids.

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Katie Matthews

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really nice, well written children’s book. I can imagine that this would really spark the imagination of some young readers especially with the way it’s written. It’s nice and clear, easy to follow and has lovely characters. This is the longest children’s book that I have read by this author and I like that she has introduced chapters for the younger reader, a great way to read a little bit each day. Gwendolyn was a sweet character to read about and the author was so creative when writing about her dreams.
A really lovely story I would say aimed at 7-12 year olds!

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Emily H

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Queen believes herself to be the fairest in the land and has taken on Snow White to show her how she deals with dilemmas that happen in her land. Not all is as fair as it seems and when Snow White investigates she brings new light to the Queen’s ideas.

This was a great book for learning the science behind mirrors as well as problem solving skills. The illustrations are beautiful in this book.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Megan Conley

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute story about a Thanksgiving turkey, Albert, who gets pardoned by the family who buys him for their Thanksgiving dinner. We get to see the point of view of the turkey and his emotions as the family debates what to do. Ultimately, the family decides to vote on it and the turkey gets to go to the Turkey Pardon Park to live out the rest of his days. It’s a cute Thanksgiving story with colorful illustrations.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Hoke

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute and silly little book! This little turkey tries all it knows how to not be Thanksgiving dinner!

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Pardon Me, PleasePardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lois Wickstrom has done it AGAIN! Her wonderful stories have captivated me, and I find myself not being able to stop reading her stories. This book is thanksgiving themed, and it came out just in time around the holidays, especially because the main character is Albert the turkey! Albert sees on the TV that the president pardons one turkey a year and wishes it a happy long life and that is what he wants too. This story is a cute, wonderful, captivating read that is fun for all ages. Illustrations are always wonderful in her children’s book and just lend a hand to the wonderful storyline. I cannot wait to read this book to my friend’s children and have them fall in love with this wonderful story like I have!

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has come out with MANY wonderful books that I have enjoyed reading! I have read many children’s book by this author and have bought many of them for my friends with children. When I saw this book was coming out, I knew that I had to read it. This book revolves around a child, Gwendolyn, who becomes the animal that she is dreaming about. The illustrations in this book were stunning as always as well as the story line engaging. The way this author writes children’s books, she makes it entertaining for the child but also the person reading the books to the children. I cannot wait to read more books by this author!!

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟

This is a nice small take on “Snow White” story but also learning to be fair. Queen Mabel wants to be the fairest Queen and has a mirror to help her along the way if a decision has to be made that may be more difficult. Snow helps Queen Mable when a dilemma comes along between two dwarves, Bossy and Pippa and wants to be fair just like the Queen.

This book is sweet, educational, solving an issue and beautiful illustrations at each turn of the page and an enjoyable story for both young and old.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A turkey, Thanksgiving, the president and a Turkey Pardon Park what more could you need to make an interesting tale. It would be interesting to see how Lois comes up with her cute and quirky stories and characters.

We are once again taken on another imaginative adventure in this one a turkey wants more out of his life. Now he just has to convince others that he is worth a pardon.

With bright colourful drawings it is easy to get children involved and interested in the outcome of the tale.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jamie Burns

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Lois Wickstrom crafted a comical children’s book about a turkey begging for his life. Nicolas Milano crafted adorable and lively illustrations that support the storyline. Albert is at a turkey farm when a family arrives to purchase him, but what will they do with him? I mean, turkey is one of the main food groups at Thanksgiving time. Albert thinks about the president giving him a pardon from being eaten for dinner. Can he convince the family that bought him not to eat him for Thanksgiving dinner? Check out Pardon Me, Please to find out what happens to Albert.

Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I loved this book so much. Reading it made me smile and tug at my heartstrings hard. My nieces and I love the story all about Albert the Turkey. Coming into the Thanksgiving Holiday, Albert the Turkey is at a farm where a family comes to purchase their Thanksgiving Turkey. Albert tries so hard to be kind and flaunt his feathers that the family changes their mind. I love that the story you learn what the “pardon” means and what is behind it. As the family navigates a decision…Albert is hoping he can be safe.

This story is just wonderful, the illustrations and spot on and fantastic and the book can be for young and old alike. I always look forward to this author’s books…….just pure joy!!

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a really good book for learning compassion and rescue of animals. I was really impressed with the authors style and the way in which the story is written. There was a very valuable lesson taught and this book is very inspirational. I just wish my children were young enough for this book as I would definitely get them to read this. I really would recommend this book for a child about 8-9. I would like to read more from this author as well in future.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

Pardon Me, Please is another cute and colourfully illustrated children’s story by Lois Wickstrom. The worst time and place to be a turkey would have to be stuck on a turkey farm leading up to Thanksgiving. Well, that is exactly the predicament that Albert, the turkey, finds himself in. When a family arrives and starts sizing him up for their holiday meal, Albert is desperate to find a way to save himself from becoming their dinner. With time running out, things look quite grim. What will he do? Will he get his chance for freedom and escape the fate of so many other not-so-luck turkeys? This cute little story is well worth the read to find out.
Happy Reading…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma: A Science Folktale (Science Folktales Series) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars

 

The Dwarves’ Dilemma: A Science Folktale (Science Folktale Series) by Lois Wickstrom is a cute illustrated children’s story.
This is a ‘Snow White’ story, with a bit of a twist. It has a sweet plot with bright and colourful illustrations to hold children’s interest, a little drama, lesson/teaching moments on problem solving- fairness- making mistakes- taking responsibility- mirrors- and reflections. And includes some science experiments you can do, at home or the classroom, at the end of the book.
The story is easy to follow and understand and will easily hold a child’s attention the whole way through.
This cute and quirky story was engaging and fun, feeding both the imagination, as well as inspiring a little learning.
Happy reading!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Heather Hoke

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a cute book! The story of Gwendolyn and her “challenging” events is very entertaining! It will keep you reading just to finish out your giggle.
Definitely a really good adolescent read!

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Angela Hayes

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom is a chapter storybook for children 7 – 12 years-old. It is a wonderful little fantasy with shifters, magic, adventure, action, drama, self-discovery, and some suspense.
This is something a little different from Ms. Wickstrom, as it is the first children’s chapter book that I have seen of hers. I was immediately drawn to the beautiful cover, and as my eldest grandson is old enough now to appreciate chapter books, I grabbed a copy for us to explore together.
Gwendolyn is a dream-shifter who is able to become any animal she dreams about, changing back into a girl when she wakens. But what happens when she is startled awake one night after dreaming of being an elk, only to find that she hasn’t changed back into a girl and is stuck in elk form…. AND it is hunting season. Oh No! Will she find a way to turn back into a girl? Can she stay safe and out of the crosshairs of the hunters? What happens definitely makes for a fun read.
Happy Reading…

Thank you, Lois Wickstrom!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Queen Mabel is regarded as the fairest in the Kingdom of Aleta. She judges fairness by using a mirror to see if the eyes of those asking for a ruling had the Sparkle of Fairness. Several people come to the Queen to see if she thinks certain situations are fair or not. One day, the Queen defers to Snow White, who is sent out to investigate the dilemma that the dwarves are having with Pippa. Snow White makes a discovery that alarms Queen Mabel. She vows from that day forward to make some corrections!

This is a super cute book that focuses on the science of mirrors, as well as the moral trait of fairness. The illustrations are very well done and young readers will recognize some of the characters from more popular fairy tales. Not to mention, there is a dragon! Another great read by this author!

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Albert is a turkey on a turkey farm and it’s November. He’s becoming very concerned that all the people looking him over see him as food and not a pet. Albert would love to live a long healthy life making people happy but not on the dinner table! Then, Albert sees some hope. The President has just pardoned a turkey and wished him a long life. Maybe, just maybe, Albert can be pardoned too!!

This is a super cute book that is very timely! It discusses how turkeys are traditionally eaten at Thanksgiving, which gives the reader and opportunity to discuss with others or think for themselves about other options for a meal besides turkey. It also discusses voting, which also happens in November. The illustrations are very well done with lots of vivid colors. This is one of my all-time favorite children’s authors now that I’ve read several of her books. These are great to share with your kids/grandkids/daycare/preschool/etc and would make a great holiday gift!

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Dwarves’ Dilemma is Lois’s twist on the fairy-tale of Snow White. With dragons and dwarves, queens and yes, a mirror and Snow White there is something to delight all kids. It is colourful and well written that kids just fall in love with the tale whether or not they understand the science or meaning behind them. My grandbabies did. So, grab your little or littler people and dig in.

It is a science class in a book with colourful illustrations to aid in the teaching. Lois has a knack for Science Folktales.

What does Snow White find? How will the Queen handle the Dwarves’ dilemma?

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Dream-ShifterDream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dream-Shifter is a unique and original tale aimed at those aged 7 to 12. This different tale follows a young girl Gwendolyn who is a dream-shifter, becoming the character that she dreams about.

Waking as her dream character causes all sorts of problems especially when it is hunting season. It is a dangerous time and one that she can’t avoid if she can’t become herself once again.

A magician, magic and a magical book maybe her only saviours.

Follow along as Gwendolyn learns about survival and herself along the way.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The book was sweet, educational, and a valuable read. I enjoyed this story, and I think many adults as well as kids will enjoy the story as well as the concept behind it! The educational talk about what the mirrors were, fascinated me. I enjoyed the quality of values and treating others with the same dignity you would want to be treated really stood out to me. Greatly admired that. Loved the colors and the pictures as well, really brought the story to life! Defiantly a wonderful read, I very much enjoyed it with all my heart!

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Dream-Shifter by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What an entertaining story! Gwendolyn learns she is a dream-shifter. She experiences a series of misadventures trying to become herself again. This book was a cute read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be reading this with my grandson. It deals with so many topics in such a gentle way. I loved her reaction when she found out she had to interview a funeral home director. Gwen is a strong protagonist. She has to overcome a lot. She knows what she wants and goes for it. The other characters are quite funny also. The whole story is a good read for middle schoolers. Quick read that they will enjoy. I hope the author will do more of these.

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Pardon Me, Please by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story that kind of teaches about the turkey pardoning done by the White House. I found it to be entertaining and full of bright pictures that children may enjoy. The story may start conversations about Thanksgiving and why turkey is eaten. Another book to make learning fun by this author. She has fast become one of my favorites when I look for books for my grandchildren.

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The Dwarves’ Dilemma (Science Folktales) by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Dwarves' Dilemma, TheDwarves’ Dilemma, The by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story that teaches about fairness and accepting responsibility. Using a little of Snow White, the Dwarves and the Queen, the author reaches also about mirrors and the what, who and science of them. A fun, quick read for the kids. My grandson and I found it entertaining. He loves to ask lots of questions so this book started us down the rabbit hole of mirrors and the science of them. Colorful pictures, bite-size bits of the story for each section. An A+ read. We are fans of the author. Love the books she puts out. The kids learn and have fun doing it.

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