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Lurlene McDaniel

"One Last Wish" series

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One Last Wish is a series of young adult novels by Lurlene McDaniel that deals with themes of illness, loss, and the importance of cherishing every moment. Each book in the series focuses on a different character, as they come to terms with their own mortality and the impact it has on their lives and the lives of those around them. Poignant and thought-provoking, One Last Wish is a series that will stay with readers long after they've turned the last page.

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