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What Is The Boy With The Abnormallly-Normal Extra-Large Heart
The potential picture book, titled, “The Boy with the Abnormally-Normal, Extra-Large Heart,” in my opinion, it is not suitable for publication.

First, it starts with a catching beginning, at first. I thought it was going to be a story about a child dealing with any sort of disability, which was way more interesting than the sudden twist that the whole plot has. The primary aspect of why I disliked this story is that it is difficult for me to understand the moral of this story, and I surmise it will be way more difficult for children to do the same. The plot also has holes and it is very inconsistent. And especially the end, it is the most baffling thing I have ever read.

As Mrs. Lee Byrd said, if it starts to lose my interest, it is not


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