"It had struck me that the world was full of holes, holes which you could fall into, never to be seen again. I couldn't understand the difference between disappearance and death. Both seemed the same to me, both left holes. Holes in your heart holes in your life."

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Source: Sally Gardner (2013). “Maggot Moon Adult Edition”, p.22, Hot Key Books

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Sally Gardner is a British author known for her imaginative children's literature, particularly 'Maggot Moon', which addresses themes of resilience and creativity.

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