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Only when i have paid for a book will my dcs really be entered into the competition. Now this book has been published again in a new and wonderful edition and i am happy to be reminded of a timeless truth that i learned back in 2012 and that i need to learn again. The book gives complete stepbystep instructions for creating and selling writing material and breaking in to the industry. It tells the rags to riches story of ram mohammad thomas, a young waiter who becomes the biggest quiz show winner in history, only to be arrested and jailed on accusations that he cheated. An essential read for primary writing teachers everywhere.
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