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    <body><![CDATA[This was a really enjoyable read.  I liked how it was such a simple story with good people in it.  Grandpa was great, I loved his stories and philosophy.  About how hard divorce is on families and how kids learn to deal with it.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I got the working copy of this book from my Teens Librarian..I would not recommend this for my daughter.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a VERY good book. I liked it and I think that anyone would enjoy this book.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book dealt with serious topics: Vietnam Vets, divorce, flood, but with gentle humor.]]></body>
    
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