Dear Miss Macintosh
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MatureComplete Mon, Sep 9, 20247m
Short Story of a soldier in world one.
Follow along with Thomas as he writes home to his old school teacher from the War.
He discovers love and friendship in hard times.
He overcomes challenges in his way.
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