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Draw the Light Ship
Benji reveals how to draw the light ship which rescues Noi and the islanders in his book.
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    Draw the Light Ship
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    Two of David's novels
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  11. Writing in Scots
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  12. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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    Question and Answer - Part 2
  14. I can do this!
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    I can do this!
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