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Name: The present takers
Author: Aidan Chambers

The present takers follows Lucy in her school where classmates bully her and demand gifts. Her struggle highlights the pressures children face and the impact of social expectations. As Lucy navigates friendships, she learns to confront the challenges positioned before her.

First publish date: 1983

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Aidan Chambers

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