Two Centuries, One Year

"I write this down in sadness. Everyone in the whole world is in grave danger.

My name is Ana Ariano. I am twelve years old. Everything I know and everything I believe in has exploded. War has exploded.

My mother says that these times are very important, and I should write everything down so that I will remember it forever. She means it, but I am also pretty sure she will read everything I write.

There is a lot to write down, so here goes."

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