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April 7, 2025 at 07:28 pm Reply
ChloeDear Gordon,
I have a question for you. Why did you make Leo die.
Also, I love your book, Old School.
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April 8, 2025 at 03:18 am Reply
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A lot of your classmates asked the same question, and it's hard for me to explain. Dexter was taking on a new attitude and a new life with new friends. Losing his closest friend, Leo, was part of his growing up process. And, in a small way, Leo's job of making a young man out of Dex was complete. Follow my thinking? -----Gordon Korman-----
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A lot of your classmates asked the same question, and it's hard for me to explain. Dexter was taking on a new attitude and a new life with new friends. Losing his closest friend, Leo, was part of his growing up process. And, in a small way, Leo's job of making a young man out of Dex was complete. Follow my thinking? -----Gordon Korman-----
