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ESCAPE by NAOMI SHIHAB NYE

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First Line: WE RAISED OUR HANDS FOR THE HONOR OF LEAVING THE CLASS -- TO CARRY A
Last Line: WE HAD WHAT WE WANTED
Subject(s): SCHOOL; LOCKS; DOORS; SOLITUDE;
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