https://padlet.com/jfe5/e27uztzun74krco Books need to show a character or a story that reflects your life, your abilities, your culture or your background. en-us 2023-09-14 16:01:53 UTC 2023-09-18 15:44:47 UTC hello@padlet.com jfe5 https://padlet.com/jfe5/e27uztzun74krco/wish/2704460753 When Empress and Aniya switch bodies on their 16th birthday, they learn a valuable lesson about the importance of friendship.
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Powerful, shocking and impressive. Awesome.
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