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Carl Deuker (born August 26, 1950) is an author of young adult novels. [1]
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Carl Deuker (born August 26, 1950) is an author of young adult novels. [1]
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His first novel, On the Devil's Court, was published in 1989. [2] Deuker's next book was Heart of a Champion.[ citation needed ]
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