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Georgie

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Georgie

By: Malachy Doyle

With help from a sympathetic fellow resident, a patient teacher, and other staff at a school for emotionally disturbed teenagers, fourteen-year-old Georgie begins to find his way back to sanity.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1582347530

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Big People, Little People

By: Malachy Doyle

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A delightful folk tale about what happens when the King of the Little People discovers the existence of the King of the Big People. It seems they will never get along, but luckily their children have other ideas.

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1408122154

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Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

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Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

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A young boy watches as a mischievous goblin creeps and crawls through the house searching for something to eat.

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The Miracle of Hanukkah

By: Malachy Doyle

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The Miracle of Hanukkah

By: Malachy Doyle

The Miracle of Hanukkah is the perfect picture book to introduce children to the story and traditions of Hanukkah, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr, the talented team behind Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali. King Antiochus has destroyed the temple and city because the Jews won't worship him instead of God. With no oil left, how will Judah Maccabee and the Jewish people keep the temple's flame alight? Whether you're looking for a gift for Hanukkah or a simple introduction to the story to share with children, this beautiful picture book is ideal.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472958357

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9781472958358

The Hound of Ulster: A Bloomsbury Reader

Grey Book Band

By: Malachy Doyle

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The Hound of Ulster: A Bloomsbury Reader

Grey Book Band

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Book Band: Grey (ideal for ages 8+) A thrilling retelling of the traditional Irish legend of Cúchulainn written by Malachy Doyle. Young Setanta, the son of poor shepherds, is determined to impress the mighty king of Ulster with his strength and bravery and to join the Red Branch Knights. He could easily beat the other warriors at hurling. He could even triumph over them in a fight. But can he defeat the ferocious hound of Ulster, the smith Culann's menacing guard dog, and prove his worth? This page-turning story from Malachy Doyle, based on the traditional Irish folk tale, has exciting black-and-white illustrations by Erin Brown and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed ... Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

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1472989953

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9781472989956

Big Bad Biteasaurus: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

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By: Malachy Doyle

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Big Bad Biteasaurus: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

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Book Band: Purple (Ideal for ages 6+) A laugh-out-loud dinosaur story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Big Bad Biteasaurus is the biggest baddest bully. He frightens all the other dinosaurs with his big, bad bite. Until one day the other dinosaurs have had enough. Big Bad Biteasaurus is going to have to be nice – even if it means a trip to the dentist! This roaringly funny story from award-winning author Malachy Doyle is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from David Creighton-Pester and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

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Georgie

By: Malachy Doyle

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Georgie

By: Malachy Doyle

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Jack and the Jungle: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

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By: Malachy Doyle

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Jack and the Jungle: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

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Book Band: Purple (Ideal for ages 6+) An imaginative story, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. When Jack kicks his ball over the garden wall, he meets Abbie, his mysterious neighbour, who gives him a glimpse of a whole jungle next door. From slithering snakes to ferocious wolves, Abbie must face them all to get Jack his ball back. But when the tigers and giant appear, Jack must venture into the wild too. This exciting tale from award-winning author Malachy Doyle is perfect for children who are learning to read by themselves and for Key Stage 1. It features engaging illustrations from Paddy Donnelly and quirky characters young readers will find hard to resist. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

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1472959604

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9781472959607

Molly and the Lockdown

By: Malachy Doyle

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Molly and the Lockdown

By: Malachy Doyle

Molly and her friends are suddenly plunged into a lockdown and have to adapt to a new way of living. Molly completes jigsaws, plays her fiddle, and looks after her pets, whilst her mother helps others on the island and her father is stuck far away on the mainland. With a vaccine on the horizon, this story ends with a message of hope.In collaboration with Irish publisher An tSnathaid Mhor, the story will be released simultaneously in three languages: English, Irish and Welsh. A great resource for people home-schooling, it helps educate children about the challenging circumstances surrounding COVID-19, UK-wide lockdowns and the vaccine, as well as providing a hopeful message for both children and adults.

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1914079477

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9781914079474

Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali

By: Malachy Doyle

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Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali

By: Malachy Doyle

_______________ The perfect picture book to introduce children aged 6+ to Rama and Sita and the story of Diwali, with text by award-winning author Malachy Doyle and stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr. Rama and Sita live happily in the forest – until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever? Whether you're looking for a Diwali gift or a simple introduction to the Diwali story to share with your children, this beautiful book is ideal. Diwali is one of the most popular festivals in India, and it is celebrated by millions of people around the world every year. Taking place in October or November, the 'Festival of Lights' celebrates the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. This book, now reissued in a larger picture book format, includes non-fiction spreads of Diwali facts for children and irresistible illustrations throughout. 'The whole story is adorned by bursts of colour and energy by Christopher Corr' - The Irish Times _______________ Book band: Purple Quizzed for Accelerated Reader Ideal for ages: 6+ _______________

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147295467X

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Who Is Jesse Flood?

By: Malachy Doyle

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Who Is Jesse Flood?

By: Malachy Doyle

A rollicking novel, written in journalistic form, follows the life of Jesse, a teenage boy trying to discover who he really is, as he shares his humorous views on being a teenager.

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158234776X

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9781582347769

The Miracle of Hanukkah

By: Malachy Doyle

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The Miracle of Hanukkah

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1472958357

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Mali a'r Cyfnod Clo

By: Malachy Doyle

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Mali a'r Cyfnod Clo

By: Malachy Doyle

Gan ddefnyddio cymeriadau o gyfres lwyddiannus Mali, mae Malachy Doyle yn dangos sut mae Mali a'r ynyswyr eraill yn ymdopi a'r cloi mawr, fel y cloi presennol sy'n wynebu pawb yn y DU. Gwna Mali bosau jig-so, mae'n ymarfer canu'r ffidil ac yn gofalu am yr anifeiliaid anwes tra bod ei mam yn helpu'r ynyswyr eraill, a'i thad yn methu dychwelyd o'r tir mawr. Mewn cydweithrediad a'r cyhoeddwr yn Iwerddon, An tSnathaid Mhor, bydd y stori'n cael ei chyhoeddi mewn tair iaith ar yr un pryd: Cymraeg, Gwyddeleg a Saesneg.

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1914079485

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Fug and the Thumps

By: Malachy Doyle

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Fug and the Thumps

By: Malachy Doyle

In this gripping 'out of the frying pan and into the fire' action adventure story, Ben, bullied by the dreaded Fug and the Thumps, runs away from home and finds himself stuck on a tiny island of holiday homes when his kayak floats off without him. He has to survive on the things he can scavenge from the empty holiday homes and work out a way to get rescued. As he struggles to attract attention from the shore, he has time to think over how Fug controls the school, and eventually comes up with a solution ... if only he can get back to the mainland.

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Firefly Press

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1910080691

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9781910080696

Pete and the Five-A-Side Vampires

By: Malachy Doyle

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Pete and the Five-A-Side Vampires

By: Malachy Doyle

Pete and his faithful companion, Blob, love to go wandering in the pitch-dark night, then stumble over a van-load of vampires... And end up at the most frightful fancy dress party ever!

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Firefly Press

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191008011X

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9781910080115

Tales from Old Ireland

By: Malachy Doyle

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Tales from Old Ireland

By: Malachy Doyle

This collection of seven spellbinding Irish folk tales deserves to be read aloud at every hearth. Larger-than-life characters, dramatic plot twists and a healthy dose of magical enchantment will keep readers absorbed for many happy hours. Includes glossary and pronunciation key for Irish terms.

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Barefoot Books

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1782855483

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Molly and the Lighthouse

By: Malachy Doyle

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Molly and the Lighthouse

By: Malachy Doyle

Molly wakes in the night and something is wrong, very wrong. The lighthouse outside her window has stopped flashing! Without it, how will her father, out night-fishing in his little red boat, find a safe way into the harbour? Molly needs to get the light working again... and fast!A dramatic and heart-warming story about courage, determination and love.Also available in the series:- Molly and the Stormy Sea- Molly and the Whale

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1913634825

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A Hundred and One Daffodils: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

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By: Malachy Doyle

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A Hundred and One Daffodils: A Bloomsbury Young Reader

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Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) A charming story with a woodland setting, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Dusty the fox cub can't wait for her very first spring; Dad has told her there will be a big party. All Dusty has to do is find 101 daffodils to prove it really is spring. That is a lot of flowers! Will Dusty and her friends be able to find them all? This heart-warming tale from Irish author Malachy Doyle is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features engaging illustrations from Denise Hughes and explores the themes of seasons and plant life cycles. _______________ Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

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1472988868

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Run, Jimmy, Run

By: Malachy Doyle

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Run, Jimmy, Run

By: Malachy Doyle

Jimmy can't stand Dax's bullying any longer. He steals £150 from his father and runs away. But Dax is on the same train - and he sees the money. Now Jimmy and Dax are locked in a frantic chase. Can Jimmy run fast enough and far enough? Highly readable, exciting books that take the struggle out of reading, Wired encourages and supports reading practice by providing gripping, age-appropriate stories for struggling and reluctant readers or those with English as an additional language aged 11+, at a manageable length (64 pages) and reading level (8+). Produced in association with reading experts at CatchUp, a charity which aims to address underachievement caused by literacy and numeracy difficulties.

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A&C Black

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1408178990

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9781408178997

Tad-Cu's Bobble Hat

By: Malachy Doyle

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Tad-Cu's Bobble Hat

By: Malachy Doyle

A touching story that conveys the warmth and joy between two generations, and handles the universal themes of love, loss and renewal with gentleness.

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1785623788

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Mali a'r Llongddrylliad

By: Malachy Doyle

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Mali a'r Llongddrylliad

By: Malachy Doyle

Mae Mali allan yn pysgota gyda'i thad, ac mae'n clywed rhywun yn gweiddi am help. Mae gwraig a'i phlant mewn hen gwch bregus sydd, mewn perygl o ddymchwel. Mae Mali a'i thad yn helpu'r teulu i'r lan ac yn rhoi bwyd a gwely iddyn nhw am y nos. Mae'r dieithriaid yn chwilio am gartref newydd mewn lle diogel, ac mae Mali yn benderfynol o'u helpu. Ond a fydd ei ffrind newydd, Amina, a'i theulu yn cael caniatad i aros ar yr ynys? Ac a fydd tad Amina yn dod o hyd i'w wraig a'i blant eto?

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1914079574

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Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

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Hungry! Hungry! Hungry!

By: Malachy Doyle

A young boy watches as a mischievous goblin creeps and crawls through the house searching for something to eat.

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Run, Jimmy, Run

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1408165821

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Big People, Little People

By: Malachy Doyle

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Jack the Giant Killer

By: Malachy Doyle,Graham Philpot

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Jack the Giant Killer

By: Malachy Doyle,Graham Philpot

Jack's village is in trouble. The giant Cormoran keeps stealing the villagers' animals and they have hardly any food left. But how is one boy going to stop a mighty giant?

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Franklin Watts

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0749666803

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Long Gray Norris

By: Malachy Doyle

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Long Gray Norris

By: Malachy Doyle

When his kindness prevents him from triumphing in a winner-takes-all contest with the evil horseman, Long Gray Norris, young Brendan O'Donnell is whisked away to a far land where a new challenge is posed each day, but friends are there to help.

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New York ; St. Catharines, Ont : Crabtree Pub.

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0778710025

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9780778710028

The Bold Boy

By: Malachy Doyle

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The Bold Boy

By: Malachy Doyle

A playful folktale about a very bold little boy--illustrated by beloved artist Jane Ray. One day, a bold boy entrusts an old woman to look after his pea. But when the old woman's speckled hen eats the pea, the bold boy declares the hen is rightfully his! What happens when the bold boy entrusts an old man to look after the speckled hen--and a curious pig frightens the hen away, and a donkey scares off the pig--where will it all end? Jane Ray's stunning artwork illuminates Malachy Doyle's delightful folktale for the very young.

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0763616249

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My Dad's a Balloon

By: Malachy Doyle

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My Dad's a Balloon

By: Malachy Doyle

Brightly illustrated, exciting stories by top authors and illustrators to help build reading confidence.

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0749694289

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Rama and Sita: The Story of Diwali

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Rama and Sita

By: Malachy Doyle

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Rama and Sita

By: Malachy Doyle

A beautiful retelling of the stpry of Rama and Sita from award-winning author Malachy Doyle, with stunning, colourful illustrations from Christopher Corr. Guided reading notes are also available to help schools get the most out of this title.Rama and Sita live happily in the forest - until Sita is kidnapped by the demon king, Ravana. Can Rama and the monkey king Hanuman follow the trail she has laid for them and save Sita, or will she be lost forever?Book band: PurpleIdeal for ages: 5+Quizzed for Accelerated Reader

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