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Intent on keeping the memory of his mum alive for his little sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdam’s also intent on keeping his diagnosis a secret from his grieving father.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUntil a marvel \u003ci\u003eand\u003c\/i\u003e an oddity occurs…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarvel: Adam and Zayneb meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOddity: Adam and Zayneb meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016443445484,"sku":"9781534442733","price":41.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71cm0Vw3R4L._SL1500.jpg?v=1763613004"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/s-k-ali.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}