Just Kidding - Book 10

Isabel can't believe what's happening to her... the IM gossip chain has gotten way out of control, and she's the target. Mean messages and whispering classmates are popping up in the strangest places -- including a certain Queen of Mean's away message. How did things get so out of control? Everybody says they're "just kidding," but it's not funny at all. Someone is poisoning Spirit Week with her twisted lies. Drama overload! To top it off, Miss Pierce has mysteriously disappeared, and Charlotte is petrified that her friend is gone for good.

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Fuzzygirl5 writes:

	This is so cool

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wakoz writes:

	by the time i got to this book i knew it was going to turn out okay ,it alwaysd does. but i liked it anyway.

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fanofh2o writes:

	I'm reading my first Beacon Street Girls book I love it. It's like something like this could happen.It was hard to pick from all the BSG books but this is the best book I ever read.

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yocandy1919 writes:

	this is an awesome book, it shows you the importance of friendship. I am doing this for a book report, this book it toatly awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Nartuo23 writes:

	SPOILER I loved the part where kantni made the speech and where she said if someone says just kidding just say no joke zone.

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nini960 writes:

	im reading it right now its the best book ever

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Horse8743 writes:

	SPOILER in the begining of the past year (5th grade) one of my best friends started gossiping and brought a new girl into it that didn't even know me. If they read this book they would have stopped and my parents wouldn't have brought the princible into it. But I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!! EVEN THOUGH IM HALF WAY THROUGH IT! LOL. I love I.M.'s sister and KEVEN AND AMANDA's BREAK UP!!!

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bria6785 writes:

	Mahh...it was OK. Not my favorite, not my least favorite. I like Spirit Week, we don't do anything like that at MY school!

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farebear writes:

	I think this is one of the best BSG books written! I think it really shows you an Insight to middle school through all of th gossip and rumors. It gives you a taste of it! THIS BOOK ROckS!

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Tikeyah writes:

	i loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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BrynnWins writes:

	im on book 12 got b12 and 13 yesterday but i thought letters from the hart[book3]rocked this one better i loved it i like this one its my 20th favorite book so far in my life.

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BrynnWins writes:

	specialone wrote I'm going through drama I feal you're pain girl. what type of drama u nead to explain before u type.

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cutiekelsi writes:

	this is sooo not fair isabell! I know what she is going through.... i mean yesterday these two girls where making fun of me and laughing at me! i was so sad i hated it!

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Kgirl@bsg writes:

	This book is, like, so COOL!!!! I finished it the day I bought at Kidsbooks! SO COOL!!!!!

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Aveangel writes:

	Well you know what gossip hurts the people the are the one in the rumor

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actress10105 writes:

	I just finished this book and it was GREAT! I loved it! Katani was so brave to make that big speech too!!!

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wildmariah writes:

	this book was awesome! i read it in three days! great for a fun read!

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cHeErHuN96 writes:

	i have been the target of the bullies before.. it is not funn... odd girl out the movie is a great way to know how to prevent bullyingg.. today cyberbullying is the worst.. give me some tips to prevent it isabell and please do it fast!!

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AmyRose writes:

	i was t target of a rumor once somebody sed that i started spredding a rumor and now my secret crush would rather go out w/ a ded body insted of me! it was horrible so he likes me as a frend now t rumors gone but even if u run from t storm that doesnt change t fact that the damage is done.

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actress10105 writes:

	TOTALLY agree with u kehbubbles22 u rock!!!!

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kehbubbles22 writes:

At my school, there is a huge gossip chain too, just like at Abgail Adams. I've also been in Isabel's position, and its not fun!! I wish that gossip would just go away, because friends can hurt other friends!! And, Rachel Simmons came to my school in Ohio and she talked to us about gossip and stuff like that. For everyone who's been a part of gossip, you need to watch Odd Girl Out, it opens your eyes about just how much gossip can hurt people.

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Kiwi11 writes:

	Well i don't know sorry...

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Martyroxs005 writes:

	We need quizes 4 books 10 and 11!!!

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Kikos writes:

	So great!!!I really hate Chase!Good thing they didn't do a shark theme............

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Brownbook writes:

	I think all schools should do no joke zone.Great Idea Kgirl!Click on this heart and the heart on the comment below too by me[BROWNBOOK]. Singing Off, BrownBook.

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Brownbook writes:

	It was OK, gossip is sooooooooo horrid. Dont you agree? BYE, BrownBook

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Kgirl5 writes:

	I no how Izzy feels. I really liked a boy. Then he asked me out. I know, sounds awesome but NO WAY! Everyone was saying he was soooo ugly. I had no choice but to break up with him. I cried on my bed for TWO WHOLE HOURS!!!!

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Kgirl5 writes:

	I CANNOT beleive everyone!!! I mean, what did Isabel ever do to them? NOTHING! I wish we could put everyone who's being rude in Isabel's shoes!

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mewmewmousie writes:

	ya this is wat happens in my skool!!!! they are always like, just kidding! but really it feels mean

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Stretch12 writes:

	I like the no joke zone idea. People at my school are always saying mean things and then say "Just Kidding!" but it is still mean, so it is a great way to stop that!

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mahrukh writes:

	i dont know but i still like it !

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sillyskittle writes:

	i think that the no joke zone is an awesome idea!

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hot lotta writes:

	love your books there all awsome!

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BSG Fan writes:

	im in the middle of it and i love it

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WorldWideRisingStar writes:

	I don't agree with the idea of Kevin and Isabel dating. I do think they will become really tight friends though.

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the walk writes:

	hey peoples i just want to say bsg is my frist club just kidding its like my 7-8 i dont know.

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skygirl7721 writes:

	ditto! i luv this site!!!!!

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skygirl7721 writes:

	isabel r-o-c-k-s! rocks!!!!!!

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skygirl7721 writes:

	i love isabel!!!!!!!!!!!!and i toattly don't like the queens of mean!

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BSG Fan writes:

	i tink that it would be cool if the bcgs had boyfreinds that would take them out and make the whole thing even more interesting even if it already is

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ballagirl11 writes:

	yeah me too!!! i really want kevin & isabel 2 date!!! it would b so coolieo if all of the BSG had boyfriends, wouldnt it?

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sparklegator writes:

	i want to swim with the dolphins if i win the trip to jamaica love sparklegator

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sparklegator writes:

	wow after reading these messages i'm scared to go to middle school next year!!!

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sparklegator writes:

	my mom has breast cancer and has always wanted to go to jamaica. If I win its going to be the best mothers day present. I'm going to take my mom, my sister, my stepdad, and my self.

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goldengal8 writes:

	Need Help! ASAP!!! I need to know about the author for a school project. Does anybody know anything about ANnie Bryant (the author). By the way, love the book!!

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inovermyhead writes:

	omg, people r sooooo cruel. love it. i really hope that kevin and isabel date

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musicandlyrics writes:

	this one is great, i hope the series continues at least the books says it is to be continued, i need to know what happens next

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BSGlover6 writes:

	i loved just kidding i wonder if katani really likes migeal and why would chase do such a thing that whaz so mean i think they should have known that it whazent true because isabel is so nice and kind.i expected it from qom and kind of chase but does he always have to put people down like with meaves birdland idea .under the sea come on!! anyways it was a great NO AWESOME book

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LuckyTeddyBear7 writes:

	You should spread love and not rumor! Also, if you are a target just iknore them!

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cameroon59 writes:

	i loved it coolieo

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ave4u writes:

	i love this book even thuogh it is depressing. it wasnt fair that the boys didnt let avery be head of the sports thingy and that they didnt let meave even explain about her birdland dance-a-mathing.

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chicgirlygal writes:

	I think this is soooo unfair on Isabel!!! I no what she is going through.THe other day these girls were making fun of me and winding me up. It really hurt my feelings. I felt as if they were saying horrible things sbout me behind my back. I just hated it. I have only just joined this website and I'm looking forward to exploring it.

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ballagirl11 writes:

	GR8 BOOK!!!

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Tennisgirl08 writes:

	I just had a fight with a boy in my class and now I here kids talking about me behind my back. I read this book over again and it made me feel much better thanks Izzy you rock (so does the other BSG)

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Wigglyxkitten writes:

	They have Books on BSG?! Were have I been?! LOL But well I just joined today..... K well bye WigglyXKitten

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specialone29 writes:

	I'm going through drama I feel your pain girl fight it

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ballagirl11 writes:

	ok now ive read about 30 books!!! im on freestyle w/ avery now!!! XOXO & ♥ ballagirl11

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jbgirl8 writes:

	no gossip isnt nice. since im in 6th grade and my dad says 6th grade is the hardest year because of gossip ive been a little worried that more in more in the year i will get talked about. ppl already say that im gonig out with someone im not. i dont even know the guy its hard but i know i can get through it. thanx for the inspiration bsg

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HelpingLover writes:

	i agree ! Gossip is not nice but we should always know what we R not what they think becuase goosips shoun't affect U!

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jen11 writes:

I think all beacon street girls who posted these up have a true hart of gold LAST WEEK my firend and I WERE TALKING AND SHE SAID SHE WAS MOVING BUT THEN iSAW HER STUFF NOT IN HER ROOM THE EVERY ONE POPED UP AND SAID APRIL FOOLS THE I SAID HOW CAN YOU GUYS DO THIS TO ME HOW CAN I TRUST YOU AGAIN AND THEN THEY FELT BAD AND SAID SORRY AN I SAID YOU NO WHAT APRIL FOOLS AND ONE OF THEM SAID ENOGH OF THE APRIL FOOLSING!

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jen11 writes:

	i think marty is so cute

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chelabella14 writes:

	GOSSIP GOSSIP GOSSIP!It is so bad!It's like poisen through words!The way to avoid it ison't start it,don't spread it.And life is a lot easier.

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headstrong916 writes:

	this book was scorchin! five smiles!

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dancerox101 writes:

	OK, I will 'fess up. Even though I tell everyone that I don't have a fave book series, the BSG Series is MY FAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've read Just Kidding AT LEAST 100 times! ttyl, dancerox101

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Lunatuna writes:

	I would give this book a 8 out of 10 probably.

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dik7 writes:

	Keep Safe! IS SOOOOOOOOOOO SMART!!!!!!!!!!!

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Tennisgirl08 writes:

	I felt soo bad for Izzy. You rock! don't listen to them!

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10000B.C. writes:

	is it the bsg being mean??????????

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Vanessa393 writes:

	Im so depresed the pearson that I really like has Namonia

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bsgnumber1fan writes:

	hahah not funny

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Belinda99 writes:

	y love you baby kisses my room Is full of its posters Kiss

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ballagirl11 writes:

	UGH!!! i HATE this book!!! it wuz the most aweful thing ive ever read in my life!!! JUST KIDDING!!! HAPPY LATE APRIL FOOLS DAY!!! XOXO & ♥ ballagirl11

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selina135 writes:

	ugh, i dont really like isabel. just kidding! and 2 add 2 that, april fools! lol again and btw, isabel, u ROCK!!! LOL XOXO, Selina135

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Rubyrockson writes:

	This book is...... amazing! IT ROCKS!! love how it says just kidding about.... 5,000,000,000 times!

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ballagirl11 writes:

	i definitely think that kevin & isabel should go out in the books!!! (i dont know if they do l8r) kisabel has a certain ring 2 it. so does narlotte & daeve & davery!!! XOXO & ♥ ballagirl11

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ballagirl11 writes:

	fruitytuty96~ well how many books have YOU read this year??? and BTW 25 books (now) in 3 months is a really good job!!! & also BTW i already know 18 more books that i will soon read!!! 25 18 = 43!!! & also BTW they're NOT picture books they're all books at least 75 pages long (mostly more) XOXO & ♥ ballagirl11

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bsgciamkrmmkts writes:

	Wow! Isabel I definately know how you feel! In third grade people started to gossip about me and every year since!It really is annoying! My friends stopped being my friends because some of it had to do with them. After a while I finally convinced them that it wasn't true and they told thier friends. Now the gossiping is stopping!

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fruitytuty96 writes:

	Ballagirl11, you've ONLY read 23 books this year

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petsrlife writes:

	I thought this book was great!! I think Katani's speech was cool. Some people at my school say "just kidding" after a mean joke and it's not funny at all. The "No Joke Zone" is a great idea!

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Shopbballbri writes:

	I don't think the article was that good, mostly because you didn't tell what they said about her! And yeah

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selina135 writes:

	Poor Isabel! Who's w/ me? XOXO, Selina135

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selina135 writes:

	Seriously, this is, like, the best book in el world! XOXO, Selina135

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karren21 writes:

	i think its hurting to isabel dont you? if you do then click the heart

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selina135 writes:

	Really, all those people out there who say they're "Just Kidding" really should wake up and smell the reality already! Isabel rocks, and they know it. They just don't want to show it! LOL Do you guys like my rhyme? XOXO, Selina135

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thinkpink202 writes:

	I liked Just Kidding because it was... well, reall! Gossip is really common in middle schools, so this book related to my life at my middle school. I think what Katani did was really nice... she was really brave to go up in front of the whole 7th grade and say that gossip wasn't OK!

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ballagirl11 writes:

	hey guys!!! i just wanted 2 say that accutally i have NOW read 23 books & just kidding is my 24th book this year!!! (BTW i'm not tring 2 brag or anything!!!) XOXO & ♥ ballagirl11

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boycrazy67 writes:

	THIS BOOK IS DA BEST BOOK ON EARTH!!!! I loved it!!! I think there should be another BSG book like this! ttyl ~boycrazy67

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oldestof4kids writes:

	OMG this is my fave after maeve on the red carpet. 5star totally!

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Isabel2 writes:

	i luved this book!!!!!!!One of the best books ever!!!!!!!

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ballagirl11 writes:

	im starting this book 2 nite!!! guess what??? i have a goal 2 read at least 100 books this year!!! i have already read 15 & just kidding is my 16th. i already know 18 more books that i will soon read!!! XOXO & ♥ ballagirl11

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hinata192 writes:

	i am in the end of book three and my moms going to by me the rest of the books i want to read book 10

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BSG Fan writes:

	do ya read charlotte in paris b4 just kidding???

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nicnic123123 writes:

	hahaha! i have all of your books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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K1pper writes:

	It rocks!! It's already happend to me 1nce

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RaNdOmAnDcOoL writes:

	The book...awesomefull!!!!!!!! But srsly talkin bout some1 online,how is tht even remotly a joke. Anywayz the gossip is goin ova board,STOP NOW QOMZ & OTHER PPL!!!

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beacon_gurl_24 writes:

	im on maeve on the red carpet

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3509tr writes:

	Just kidding (j/k) means to just play around without hurting someones feelings. But some time "just kidding" can ruin friendships. So don't be negative when your just kidding, one of relationships with a freind is being torn apart slowly becouse she does things and then she says she's "just kidding." So now our realationship is terrible - 3509tr

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SarahBeth writes:

	I juss finished book 9, and I'm about 2 start "Charlotte in Paris"

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flickchick1313 writes:

	I love the BSG books! This looks like a really good book. I'm on book 8. I have Just Kidding. Here's some advice, Isabel, ignore the whisperers and move on with your life. You have great friends, family, and talents, so let the whisperers gossip, just remember, it's most likely jealousy.

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flickchick1313 writes:

	Hey, what book is everybody on?

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