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Even in a fantasy realm, growing up is accomplished not without cost.

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Lloyd Alexander
Age: 83 †
Born: 1924
Born: January 30
Died: 2007
Died: May 17
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Lloyd Chudley Alexander
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