One of the first serious attempts I made to write a novel was when I was in Grade … - Randa Abdel-Fattah

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What is important for a leader is that which makes him a leader. It is the needs of his people.

Randa Abdel-Fattah

One of the first serious attempts I made to write a novel was when I was in Grade 6 and I had read 'Matilda. ' I wrote my own version and my teacher had it bound and permitted me to read it to the class - cementing my love of reading, writing and Roald Dahl!

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