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A SCHOOLBOY got a magical surprise when his favourite author dedicated a new book to him. Harry Fitzgerald wrote to Alan MacDonald last year as part of a project set by Patcham Junior School. The ten-year-old became a fan of the Dirty Bertie series written by Mr MacDonald. Harry’s mum Louisa, 45, said the books have enthused her son, who has not normally enjoyed reading, to pick up a book. He wrote to the author last year, and out of the blue he received a signed copy and letter in the post, and inside the latest Dirty Bertie book is dedicated to him.

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