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You're probably thinking of "The Chocolate War", by Robert Cormier. I've never read it myself (YES!!! there are books out there I haven't read!!) but it's supposed to be a classic. I think it came out in the 70s.
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I also read Kay Tracey!!! I actually own three or four of them but, like most of my Nancy Drews, they are the "updated" versions. Even the cruddy updates are hard to find, though.
Mildred Wirt Benson was from Iowa so she's somewhat of a legend around here. Her books were definitely a lot better than the other series writers.
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Bev ... they published Trixie Belden books up until the early 80s! I think the last one came out in 1983? (I can't remember exactly off the top of my head.) At any rate, they must've listened to you after all about publishing more, since I am pretty sure you were out of elementary school by then. 
I always wanted to BE Trixie, but I wanted to LOOK like Di. I always sort of vaguely hoped I'd wake up one day with long black hair and violet eyes, but somehow it never happened.
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Harry Potter is a lot scarier! The revised Nancy Drews (which are pretty much all you can find these days) mainly have generic cartoon violence/scary moments. As an adult you won't find them scary in the least! If you can find them, try reading the Applewood Press reprints of the original Nancy Drews. They are SO much better than the revisions they began in the 50s.
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While an enjoyable story, I thought that it received more media attention than it deserved. It is not a work of literary genius. It is mostly a marketing success, in my opinion.
Did you find it scarey? I thought it was funny versus frightening. I found it tiresomely predictable & more or less a formula series of novels.
Kate.
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Xanth is fun! Do you like Mercedes Lackey? Tracy Hickman?
I like some of the SF/F work of Elizabeth Moon. And then there is always David Eddings. I still love "The Belgariad."
Oh dear, how could I neglect Terry Brooks? Have you read any Terry Brooks? The "Shanara" Books?
Kate.
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Our 1st year of marriage was just awful! I thought he would leave me for sure! 2nd year not much better. In our 3rd year now I am FINALLY beginning to believe he might not leave after all. That he loves me.
SO sad! I totaly understand how you feel...I'm glad to have someone who understands I must say...so thanks for bringing it up *hugs*
Love you bunches!
Ruch
P.s. Who would EVER leave you?? Not someome too bright or perceptive that's for SURE!
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LOL Mush mush!!!! 
You too? I was like a size 0-2 (anorexic) and looked like Jennifer Aniston! Not anymore...now I just look like me 
Def show us a pic! That would rock! 
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Def get back into writing! It sounds like it's as natural for you as breathing. You should def do it if you miss it!
American Lit...really? What was so appealing to you?
Drama Queen!! LOL You are BOT, silly! Funny, clever...yes....mellodramatic (in a fun way), maybe. A drama QUEEN....that's a little overboard dontchya think 
If you are though...I don't see it. Perhaps I don't know you well enough (or perhaps your exaggerating...sorry couldn't resist!)
Who are some famous Canadian authors?
Brit lit...ah yes! I miss those classes! Not just Shakespear....almost everything we read in that class was wonderful. Jane Eyre (cannot recall the names of the other books...but I know the characters well!)
Of course Shakespear was quite wonderful.
I miss writing papers. Hubby and I were just talking about that the other day. I want to go back to school! LOL
Anyone want to pay for it?
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