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That is the rule of the Wilds: You must be bigger and stronger and tougher. You must hurt or be hurt.

Lauren Oliver

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Lauren Oliver
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: November 8
Author
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Science Fiction Writer
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Westchester County
New York
Tougher
Rule
Stronger
Bigger
Hurt
Strong
Must
Wilds

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