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Purple Hibiscus

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

4.1(34)~5 h book2003

Discover Kambili's powerful journey in 'Purple Hibiscus' by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a tale of oppression, love, and personal growth in Nigeria.

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    Marissa Meyers

    4.0(35)~9 h book2000

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    ~5 h book2009

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    Sophie McKenzie

    ~4 h 30 min book2009

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    makiia lucier

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    Nick Hornby

    ~4 h 30 min book2007

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    Christina Gonzalez

    ~3 h 20 min book2010

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    Apple (Skin to the Core)

    Eric Gansworth

    2022

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    Blake Hoena

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