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Once upon a time there lived a little girl called Deb. Her favourite question to ask was "I wonder what would happen if..." And she thought "I wonder what would happen if I jumped off the garage roof? Yeah, great idea!" So she got up on the garage roof and jumped...... And landed on the side of the swimming pool. And that started her career as a writer. After that experience, she has gone on to write many books and has gotten herself into lots more trouble including getting thrown into jail twice and almost being traded for a camel. Her most recent triumph has been travelling to IGGS all the way from her Sydney home. That is pretty much the life story of Deborah Abela.

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I thought that Deb's visit was very inspirational. The stories of her childhood were very exciting and WACKY and I loved the way she let us make up our own stories. Deb's visit taught me that you should never give up and that's it is alright to be different. I would describe Deb's books as imaginative because I believe that know one would be able to come up with a storyline that involves the environment and make it funny! She is an amazing author and I can't wait to read more of her books!

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Deb's visit was great. She connected to us by telling us about her childhood stories. I loved how she included our stories and made them seem so real. She gave us an idea of what Grimsdon was about and I instantly became intreged. I wanted her to read more, but at the same time I felt that it could ruin the story. She let us know about the next book called New City. She told us how her dad was born in a cave during World War II. This may sound weird, but trust me it all makes sense. I love her structure of writing and the way she thinks. One of the things I learnt from her talk is that making trouble isn't always a bad thing. I would describe Deb's book as adventurous. I think Deb is like Isabelle in the book because she is daring. She did stuff that most seven year olds would be frightened to do at that age. I think I will read her books to come and I loved her visit.

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I really enjoyed Deb's visit. It was really funny! She told the best stories. My favourite story was how she tried to jump off the garage roof and lnd in the pool!

Thank You Deb!

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I really in joyed your visit I like how much expression you have for books I can't wait to start reading your amazing books. It was an amazing experience to be abel to meet you. You are one of the most funnies people I have meet.

thank you

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I enjoyed Deborah visit very much. She is so funny. I loved her confidence. My favourite part was when she was talking about how she tried to jump of the garage roof into her pool. Her books sound amazing. She made me want to write a book. I'm very intrigued by her.

Now I really want to jump of my garage roof into my pool. I'm pretty sure I can make it

Thanks so much

From Danielle😀😝❤️

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I really enjoyed Debs talk because she had many different and interesting stories to tell. I was intrigued by the resoning of her second arrest. She also taught me the valuable lesson that it is okay to be different and do things differently to others, in her case it worked out really well. I would describe her books as insightful because it is a good way to teach young children about the impacts we can have on our environment

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I was fascinated yet intrigued by Deb's visit, but, nonetheless, I was laughing my head off the whole time which is an extremely good thing. Deb was funny and nice, and I was happy to see that she wasn't afraid to bring out that adventurous childish side of her. All in all, I enjoyed her visit and hope to see her again another time!

Thanks :)

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I was intrigued when Deb started talking about her past and her books. I found her past very interesting and funny she turned it into a real story. I really enjoyed when she stared talking about her new books Grimsdon and New City and now I am reading Grimsdon, I am really enjoying it.

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I love reading Debra's books because they are so intriguing. I couldn't put the book down! Thanks for visiting our school I was definitely inspired to write a book! Thankyou so much you are such a fantabulous author! Now I want to jump off my garage roof! ☀️

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I enjoyed your visit and found it hilarious. My favourite story of yours was when you wher 7 years old and you jumped of your garage roof and tried to land in the pool but hit your chin on the edge of it. I learnt how to right an interesting story. Thankyou so much for coming Deborah.

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I really enjoyed Deborah's visit and thought that is was really funny. She is very inspiring and taught me lots of tips about writing a fantabulous book! The books that Sh ex wrote sound like the best books ever and I can't wait to read them.

Thanks for coming

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Thank you for a very funny day! You are very funny, bouncy, crazy, 😜 and you are a joy to be around. I am enjoying reading Grimsdon and I can't put it down. Thanks!😊

From Mia

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I was inspired by her she has made mystery books, whitch I like mystery and an adventure. She made me wanting to read her and now I am so excited to start reading them. Thank you for coming to our school Deb I really enjoyed her visit.

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Hi Deborah,

I really enjoyed your visit and I liked every bit of it and it made feel happy and excited. I have now improved my story writing skills and I used your strategies and ingredients to make it interesting. I have read Grimsdon and New City and they are absolutly awsome. I hope you come again next year.

Thanks

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Hi Deb,

I adore your books they are so funny !😄

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I really enjoyed your visit. It was very interesting and very funny. I really enjoyed reading New City and Grimsdom. Thank you for coming!

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I really LOVED Deborah Abelas vist. Thank you so much for inspiring me to make halairiouse story's ,especially the story that you jumped off the garage roof and you almost got traded for a camel! Thank you for visiting us! <3

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My favourite part was when you were telling us the story and reading a bit of the book to us. You got me intrested in Grimsdon and I bought the book you are a great author.

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I enjoyed Deborah's visit so much. My favourite part was when she was talking about how she jumped off the garage roof into the pool. Her books sound amazing. I am now reading Max Remy and I can't wait until I read Grimsdon. Thankyou so much!

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I absolutey loved Deb's visit it was so interesting and I found that I learnt a lot about how to actually write a book. Deb's visit taught me that I should never ever jump of the garage roof but I really would like to see whats on top of the garage roof. I got really inspired by all the things deb said. Now I really want to read one of her books. I really enjoyed her visit infact it was the best author visit I have ever experienced, I wish I could go back in time and do it all again!  Love from Melinda.

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Hello Debs,

I really like all the books you created, they are funny and very interesting. The story you told us about you jumping of the garage roof was really funny!

Lots of Love, Anneliese

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Hi Debs

I really love your books they are very funny books I really wanted to see you but I had a doctors appointment. If I could see you I know I would love all of your books.

love from Emily

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I loved your visit to our school Deborah

you told us funny stories of your childhood. Making trouble (on a page that is) is the best thing I can do and my dream is to become a fantastic author just like you!

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Debs visit taught me 3 tips on making a great story 1 Characters 2 Problem and 3 Setting. Deborah's story about her jumping of the garage roof made me laugh my head of. The tip she gave me will really help me because I find it difficult to make a interesting story. Thank you so much for coming Deb!!!!!

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I was very unlucky not to come to your visit. For the reason that I was away but from all the comments I have heard. For instance that story when you attempted to jump in the pool but missed,

I really did wish that I came to listen. I am looking forward to reading more of your books.

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Debra's visit was very interesting.... I wasn't expecting a story about her jumping off a garage and trying  to jump into the pool, but she was a great storyteller and I found it interesting.

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I thought that Deborah's visit was fascinating. Deborah taught me that you don't have to be serious to be an author, you just have to be fun and creative! I loved her sense of humour and how she was always telling us stories. She also taught me not to jump off garage roofs. She's was inspiring and fun to be with. I thought that this was one of the best author visits I've had.

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I really enjoyed Debra's visit. She told such wonderful stories my favourite one was the one where she jumped off the garage roof and smashed her chin on the concrete. I also like how she told us that she travelled around the world to write a book and how lots of things went wrong. That's inspired me to write lots of books that's has problems in them. I hope one day and can buy one of her books because I was inspired by them. Loved seeing you Debra!

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I really enjoyed Deborah Abela's visit because it was really enjoyable.

Deborah got you really intrigued and enthusiastic about what you were talking about things.

She intrigues you when she is talking and always uses expression.

Can't wait to read your books.

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I loved Deborah's visit because it taught me to love to jump off garage roofs but I'll never do it. I really like Deb's books and I'll start reading them. Thank's Deb, you've been the best author to visit IGGS for me! You're awesome.

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I think that Debs visit to our school was amazing. She tought me to never jump off a garage roof. Her story's fascinated me, and intrigued me to want to hear more. Thank you Deb for coming to our school, from Eden

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Thanks so much for the experience, I really REALLY want to try jumping off my garage roof (not smashing into a rock). You taught me how to stir my writing up and make it into a cake. Thank you for also letting us make up your story.. Thanks for the book. ☺

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Deborah Abela was so inspiring. With her enthusiasm, it made me want to make my own book, because there's no rules on making your own made up story. I enjoyed her personal stories when she was younger. With her humor and ethusiasm it made me want to get her book, Grimsdon. Deborah was awesome at presenting her work to our grade!

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I really enjoyed Debra Abelas talk because she engaged you with her body action and vocal expression. Debs stories will really interesting and humors especially the about when she jumped of her garage roof to the pool but missed. I have just finished reading Grimsdon and I really enjoyed it and the lesson in the book that if we don't take care of our planet we could have global warming.

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I loved Deb's visit! I finished Grimsdon last night and can't wait to read New City! Deb was really interesting and intriguing and I love d her story about jumping of the roof. The Max Remy series sounded really well thought through and interesting. I liked when she read Grimsdon to us because she's the author it sounded amazing! She was really enthusiastic and creative and I had a great time!

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I think Deborah's visit was very interesting. Her stories about when she was travelling were amazing and I wished we had enough time to hear more. Ever since Deborah's visit I've been asking my dad to take me to the bookshop and when I finally got to go, Grimsdon was sold out. I've also been so inspired to write stories more often and now I can't wait until I have written a book big and good enough to send to a publisher. I'd love to one day be like Deborah and I would love her to come back.

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I enjoyed Deb's visit because she let us make up parts of her stories! After she talked about New City, she made me want to read it! I was already reading Grimsdon, so I ordered New City, but I have'nt read it yet! I can't wait to though!

Thanks Deb!!

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I enjoyed Deb's visit because she told lots of story's and let us make up parts of the story's. I have yet to buy one of her books but I will soon. It also inspired me to write more and get in to more trouble.(just in my writing!)

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I really wish that I wasn't sick on the day that Deb was here because all my friends said it was amazing and I can't wait to read her books

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I am still speechless about here vist. I really can't wait to read Grimston. My favorite part of her vist was when she told us about the book and that just made me want to read it more. I really want her to vist again it! She is an inspiration to all of us!

But I have to ask DOES ANYONE DIE?

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I enjoyed Deb's visit because she told us all about her books in such a funny and intereresting way. I loved how she let us make part of her story. I think she advertised Grimston realy well

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I loved Deborah's visit! It was really interesting all the time, and she found a way of making everything intriguing. I really enjoyed when she let us make up a story together. I absoulutely loved Grimsdon and I can't wait to read New City

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I really enjoyed her visit. She was very humorous and I can relate to her. I loved her jumping off the shed story.

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I enjoyed Deb's talk because she was really creative, I liked how she showed us her mini movies she made and I thought they were really funny and different. When I was in year 3 Deb came to my school in Sydney and she talked to us about Grimsdom, Deb does a really great job at talking to people about her books I really hope she writes lots more!

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Deb's visit was a very exiting and interesting. I really enjoyed getting to meet her and listening to all of her great stories. I really enjoyed listening to all of your great tips on how to write a story. Most of all I really enjoyed hearing about her books Grimsdon and new city, I can't wait to read them. Deb is such an interesting and inspiring person and I wish I could hear more from her.

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I really enjoyed Debs talk because she was really funny and relatable! I was really intrigued when she let us make up the story our self and got everyone to tell her what they would make happen in the story. Debs visit taught me that I am not the only one who thinks to my self I wonder what would happen if I............. I would describe Debs book as a very adventuress and very clever. It made me really want to read her books!

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Debs visit was super funny and interesting. She had lots of funny story's she could share with us like how she decided to jump off her garage roof  and try to land in her pool and how she had to go to prison. It also sounded like her books were really interesting and I am now starting to read them. I also found her 3 keys to writing a book really helpful!!!

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Deb's visit was amazing because she told us funny stories about her and she told us that when you write a book there has to be a problem. She also told us her skills as a writer. Durning her story she told us that her dad was born in a cave in World War 2! Her books are amazing an I love Grimsdon. I've already started New city and it's fantastic as well. I am glad that Deborah is my new favourite author.

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Unfortunately, I didn't get to see Deb because I was away. :( But I have heard from many of the girls that her stories were hilarious and that she was just amazing. I really want to find out more about Deb!

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Deb's visit really inspired me to think outside the box and be imaginative. I honestly think she could go far in the writing industry. I loved her personality and her super funny stories! She is one of my favourite authors and I think we should all be thankful that she came to our school. I can't wait to start reading Grimsdon and New City.

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I really loved reading Deb's books Grimsdon and New City. They were so intriguing and full of mystery and adventure. It had a great meaning to it as well, that we have to help our environment and look after the world. They were amazing books and I couldn't put them down.

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I found Deb's visit really interesting because of the way she described everything with expression and humour. All of her stories were so unique and I liked how she told us that it's ok to be different. I wasn't expecting her to tell us that the key to writing a book is to be a good trouble-maker. I can't wait to read her books

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I enjoyed Deb's visit because she was really entertaining and told great stories. I also liked when she read some of the book Max Remy and let us finish the story. I can't wait to start reading Grimsdon and her other book New City.

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I thought Deb's visit was amazing. I found it helpful to know which book to read. I recomend to read grimsdon.I also liked how Deb let us make our own story.

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I thought Deb's visit was absolutely incredible. I loved it how she stopped every question at the start and just started her story about the time she kept asking 'what if'. I also found it phenomenal how she included everyone into the discussion because this visit was unlike any other one because of the constant interest and laughter. I also loved how she got us to use our imaginations and kept asking us for more information when creating a scene. At the end of the session I was eager to read Grimsdon and that night I finished the whole book in 5 hrs. I think she is a fabulous author and I really hope she continues to share her creative skills as a writer.

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Deb's visit was very exciting and I enjoyed it a lot because she let us make up some of the stories which was very fun! Also, I was very interested to hear about how she travelled around the world. I was surprised to hear how much detail she asked for when we could make up the stories! I really want to read her books now!

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Deb's visit was very exciting, especially when she let us make up the story. All of her stories when intriguing and humorous, especially when she told us her dad was born in a cave during World War 2. I can't wait to start reading Grimsdon and New City.

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I was intrigued by Deb's stories of her childhood and how her dad was born in cave. I also enjoyed the way we were making the stories because it included everyone's ideas. I can't wait to start reading her books.

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I thought Debs visit was amazing, fantastic, funny, engaging and and so many other things. I loved the stories she told us and the way she read some of Grimsdon. I loved when she gave us a chance to make up a story. I thought she was amazing I can not wait to read all her books, especially her new book. Deb Abela is the best author ever!!!!!

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Deborah Abela's visit intrigued me when she told us about her travels and her childhood! When she let us finish her latest Max Remy novel, it was very entertaining. During her story about how her father was born in a cave during World War 2, I laughed very hard! All in all, it was definitely a humorous and exciting experience. She is an amazing author and I look forward to reading all of her books!

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i thought thats Deborah's visit was really intrguing because she shared all her childhood stories like when she jumped of the roof. i also loved the way that she acted out everything she said. it was really interesting that she shared her trip around the word and that she went to jail 2 times i just got a copie of both Grimston and New City and i am looking forward to reading them

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I missed Deb's visit but I have read Grimsdon and I am reading New City now. I think their geat and involve sticking together and friend ship. I am sure I would have loved to be at the visit!

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Unfortunately I was not present for our Deb visit but I wish I was. the way that people were talking about her was amazing. I wish I was there to witness it for myself. I am excited to read Grimsdon and New City. I also hope that she can come back one day so that I can meet her.

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I was intrigued by Debs visit because her description of her books was very engaging. The stories she told us about her childhood and travels were very humorous. The way she wrote Grimsdom was very gripping and I am curious for more. Overall, meeting Deborah Abela was an overwhelming experience and I cant wait to read more of her books.

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I enjoyed Deborah's visit because she was funny and I loved her story's about her childhood and travel . I liked how she her new books Grimsdom and new city, can't wait to read them!!!

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My favourite part about Deb's visit was when she let us create a story. She was very enthusiastic with our ideas and for me, she has definitely opened up a new way of creating stories.

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I was intrigued by Deb's talk because I found her stories really interesting, especially the one about her dad being born in a cave. I also liked how she let us create our own story, I thought it was different approach to writing and I found it really fun. I am looking forward to reading her books.

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I adored Deborah Abela's visit because it was a fun-filled hour full of laughter, adventure stories and amazing books! It was great how she let us finish her last Max Remy! She is a great author with a very amazing talent, being mischievous!

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I absolutely LOVED Deb's talk she had so much to tell us and I loved her stories about her past jobs and her travelling around the world. Even though i wasn't there the whole time I love it overall

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I thought that Deborah's visit was highly intriguing and humorous. I found her travel stories and childhood memories very enjoyable. When Deb started to describe her latest novel Grimsdon, it really made me want to read the book even more and I think that her plots have an interesting storyline.

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I enjoyed Deb's talk because I found her stories of her travels really interesting and the fact that her dad was born in a cave!

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I was intrigued by Deb's talk when she told us about her childhood and her humorous stories of when she was traveling around the world. I am also really looking forward to reading her new book, New City.

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I thought Deb's visit was funny and inspiring. I loved hearing about Max Remy, Grimsdon and New City and hope to read them some day. I had loads of fun making trouble and listening to her stories about going around the world and how her dad was born in a cave (?!). Overall, the visit was exciting, fun, hilarious, intriguing and very interesting.

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 I thought Deborah Abela visit was very entertaining. She told us about her adventures about traveling around the globe. I like how she inculded all of her adventures into some of her books. 

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 I thought Deborah Abela visit was very entertaining. She told us about her adventures about traveling around the globe. I like how she inculded all of her adventures into some of her books. 

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I thought Deborah Abela visit was very entertaining. She told us about her adventures about traveling around the globe. I like how she inculded all of her adventures into some of her books. -

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I really enjoyed Deb's visit. Her life seemed really interesting and they way she let us think up scenarios to her stories were really fun.

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I really enjoyed Deb's visit. I was intrigued by her stories of her childhood and travels.From hearing about her books and reading Grimsdon I think her books are unique and have great plots.

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I enjoyed Deborah's visit greatly because she was humorous and the stories she told were highly intriguing. She told us about her book Grimsdon, which sounded like a really interesting story I would definitely read. Overall, I really enjoyed Deborah's visit.

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I thought that Deborah Abela's visit to our school was really fun and interesting and I found her childhood and travel stories were really intriguing. I really want to read the Grimsdom series now because the way she talked about the books made me really interested.