A Quote by Wendelin Van Draanen

Part of my motivation for writing mysteries for young people is that I loved mysteries when I was growing up, and now that I'm on the creative end of things, I'm discovering that they're even more fun to write!

Wendelin Van Draanen

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Creative Discovering End Even Fun Growing Growing Up Loved More Motivation Mysteries Now Part People Things Up Write Writing Young Young People

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Wendelin Van Draanen
American - Author
Born: January 6, 1965

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