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Calvin Kentfield

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3 picks · 1953–1957

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A Good Old Message Like The Golden Rule
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Mr. Solly, junior officer of a freighter, was only 27, but had gotten his nickname from Solomon because his calm judgment had prevented arguments from …

Innocence Descending
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The writer left Sicily in the middle of December as it was getting cold. He decided to go to London at the invitation of his friends Chris & Mary, and …

River, Stay 'Way From My Door
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Ira Garrett, 13, looks for his friend V.R., one hot August day in the small Southern town where they live. He can't find his friend but his attention …