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Holiday Swan by Emma C.

Holiday Swan by Emma C.

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February 6, 2024

Story Contest, Just for Fun, Story Writing, Writing Contests, Young Writers

Holiday Swan 2

Holiday Swan

by Emma C. (age 7)

A January 2024 Monthly Story Challenge Winner

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