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    The Ball

    By Jonathan M Barrett

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    Every evening, Ted finds reasons to take him away from the horror stories of the six o'clock news. Today he spots what looks like a ball in the garden. Breaking his routine, he steps outside.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJonathan M Barrett
    Release dateJul 11, 2010
    ISBN9781452321776
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    The Ball
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    Jonathan M Barrett

    Jonathan M Barrett lives and teaches in Wellington, New Zealand. As well as writing plays, short stories and a novel, Jonathan is also a prize-winning academic writer. Contact him at jonathan@polis.co.nz

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