Olivia Vassallo Book Report

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About the Author
Olivia Vassallo is in sixth grade and is twelve. She is on the blue team and attends Martha Brown Middle School. Olivia is in Student Council and does many other clubs at Martha Brown. She really enjoyed writing this book and learning the new writing techniques.
Olivia lives with her parents, sister, and pets in Fairport, NY. Her Dad is thirty-nine and his name is Jason. Olivia’s Mom is thirty-seven and is named Jaime. Olivia is the oldest child in the family meaning she has a younger sister. Her sister is eight and her name is Ava. Olivia has a dog named Melo who is three, he is a miniature Goldendoodle. She also has a hamster named Snowball who is one and a half years old. She is a Syrian Teddy Bear.
Olivia plays soccer

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