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We turned us into wintergirls, and when she tried to leave, I pulled her back into the snow because I was afraid to be alone.


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This page presents the quote "We turned us into wintergirls, and when she tried to leave, I pulled her back into the snow because I was afraid to be alone.". Author of this quote is Laurie Halse Anderson. This quote is about snow, gingerbread, wintergirls,.