"The Lord took twice the time making thee, Alvin Smith, cause it took that long to put the mischief in."
About Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card is an American novelist, critic, and teacher best known for his science fiction novel Ender's Game and its sequels. He has written across multiple genres including fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction commentary.
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