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The Bicycle
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A young man cycles into a town and finds himself in the company of a lively little boy. He tells him fascinating stories of going far and wide on a bicycle. Enchanted, the little boy dreams a dream Ö cycling away into distant lands Ö Can his dream come true? Get carried away by this gentle story and discover how an act of kindness can change someoneís life.
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A young man cycles into a town and finds himself in the company of a lively little boy. He tells him fascinating stories of going far and wide on a bicycle. Enchanted, the little boy dreams a dream Ö cycling away into distant lands Ö Can his dream come true? Get carried away by this gentle story and discover how an act of kindness can change someoneís life.
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- Author Name:
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- Author Name:
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- Author Name:
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