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Keene Abbott

Keene Abbott was an American author known for his contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the realm of children's and young adult fiction. His notable work, 'A Melody in Silver,' showcases his ability to weave enchanting narratives that resonate with themes of adventure and personal growth. Abbott's writing often reflected the societal changes of his time, capturing the imagination of young readers and providing them with relatable characters and moral lessons. Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Abbott's work has been appreciated for its lyrical quality and engaging storytelling. His ability to blend fantasy with everyday experiences allowed him to carve a niche in children's literature, making his stories both entertaining and meaningful. Abbott's legacy endures through the continued interest in his works, which remain a testament to the rich tapestry of early American fiction aimed at younger audiences.

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“All those posters and PSAs and health class presentations on body image and the way you can burst blood vessels in your face and rupture your esophagus if you can’t stop ramming those sno balls down your throat every night, knowing they’ll have to come back up again, you sad weak girl.Because of all this, Coach surely can’t tell a girl, a sensitive, body-conscious teenage girl, to get rid of the tender little tuck around her waist, can she?She can.Coach can say anything.And there’s Emily, keening over the toilet bowl after practice, begging me to kick her in the gut so she can expel the rest, all that cookie dough and cool ranch, the smell making me roil. Emily, a girl made entirely of donut sticks, cheese powder, and haribo.I kick, I do.She would do the same for me.””

Dare Me

“We discovered that the scrupulously strict were correspondently keen to discern suggestions of sex where nobody else would think of looking for them.””

Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul

“All those posters and PSAs and health class presentations on body image and the way you can burst blood vessels in your face and rupture your esophagus if you can’t stop ramming those sno balls down your throat every night, knowing they’ll have to come back up again, you sad weak girl.Because of all this, Coach surely can’t tell a girl, a sensitive, body-conscious teenage girl, to get rid of the tender little tuck around her waist, can she?She can.Coach can say anything.And there’s Emily, keening over the toilet bowl after practice, begging me to kick her in the gut so she can expel the rest, all that cookie dough and cool ranch, the smell making me roil. Emily, a girl made entirely of donut sticks, cheese powder, and haribo.I kick, I do.She would do the same for me.””

Dare Me

“We discovered that the scrupulously strict were correspondently keen to discern suggestions of sex where nobody else would think of looking for them.””

Sin in the Second City: Madams, Ministers, Playboys, and the Battle for America's Soul

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A Melody inSilver

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