Vocab from Small Great Things: Specious
Jodi Picoult taught me a new word! She's also sparked many good questions in her latest novel Small Great Things.
Author: Julia Tomiak
I believe in the power of words to improve our lives, and I help people find interesting words to read. Member of SCBWI.
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