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I can only drive slowly. That's all right. And I can only do left turns. Rose ran downstairs, grabbed a road atlas, and ran triumphantly back up again. Wales is left! Look! It's left all the way!
Hilary McKay
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Hilary McKay
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: June 12
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