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Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com

Meg Cabot and Jinky Coronado are back in a second installment of the AVALON HIGH CORONATION series. HOMECOMING is Volume 2 of the continuation.

Will's brother, Marco, has been released from the psychiatric hospital. Marco corners Ellie at the local park to convince her that the idea of Will being the incarnation of King Arthur is totally foolish. Marco starts to convince Ellie that even he no longer believes that he's involved in the foretold prophecy. But

Reviewed by Jaglvr for TeensReadToo.com

Meg Cabot and Jinky Coronado are back in a second installment of the AVALON HIGH CORONATION series. HOMECOMING is Volume 2 of the continuation.

Morgan has it out for Ellie and does everything she can to get her to withdraw from the Homecoming Queen race. Ellie is hardly concerned because she's convinced that her friend, Jennifer, is meant to win the title anyway. So putting thoughts of Homecoming out of her mind, Ellie is determined to get her boyfriend, Will, reconnected with his estranged family.

Will's family doesn't have any time for the silly notion of the reincarnation of King Arthur, and unless Will chooses the path his father wishes him to pursue, his father has little to say to him.

The dinner goes horribly wrong, and Ellie is troubled by nightmares. Her World Civ teacher reminds her that everything that has occurred has already been foretold. If she doesn't convince Will that he's the reincarnation by the Hunter's Moon the following night, chaos will ensue. Nothing like having the weight of the world on your shoulders on top of all the other struggles of high school

This follow-up to THE MERLIN PROPHECY is just as stunningly crafted as that first book. The artwork tells the story that Meg Cabot has created in beautiful detail. The story is easy to follow and the ending leaves the reader dangling, waiting for the next part of the story in Volume 3, HUNTER'S MOON.

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Apr 22, 2011 jenny✨ rated it really liked it

The illustrations carry this so hard!!! My first-ever girl crush was on Morgan in this graphic novel series—I swear she's like if Veronica had a love child with Thorn from the Hex Girls

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Can't believed I finished a fiction book after so looooong.

Bought this one from Fully Booked BGC. Now, I have to keep my eyes open for the third one!

Can't believed I finished a fiction book after so looooong.

Bought this one from Fully Booked BGC. Now, I have to keep my eyes open for the third one!

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Sep 14, 2009 Rebecca rated it liked it

Because of the cliffhanger ending from the first book in the series I grabbed this one up quickly and read through it.
One thing that I didn't find so great was that it repeated the first part of the first book but in a way it would've been good for people who hadn't read the first one for quite a while. Plus it's useful if you haven't read the novel Avalon High by Meg Cabot. Which I haven't but I definitely will be if the book is anything like this series.
Anyway, the characters are all interesti Because of the cliffhanger ending from the first book in the series I grabbed this one up quickly and read through it.
One thing that I didn't find so great was that it repeated the first part of the first book but in a way it would've been good for people who hadn't read the first one for quite a while. Plus it's useful if you haven't read the novel Avalon High by Meg Cabot. Which I haven't but I definitely will be if the book is anything like this series.
Anyway, the characters are all interesting. I'm curious to know what they're up to and especially who some of them are, as it seems there are new bad guys afoot.
The story line is really good, it's the perfect fantasy, based on historical myths. The whole King Arthur thing is really cool.
The ending was another cliffhanger. So I can't wait for the third book to come out. It's supposed to come out on the first of September so I'm not sure when it will be seen here.
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Jan 22, 2010 Kim rated it liked it

Okay, I will admit that this installment was an improvement off of the first part. Though we still had to read through the introduction, about Arthur and the many lives he lived where he was brought down by evil before he could fulfill his destiny and whatnot, the main plot actually started to pick up a bit. Nonetheless, I still would have been happier to just have a regular book sequel to Avalon High. Okay, I will admit that this installment was an improvement off of the first part. Though we still had to read through the introduction, about Arthur and the many lives he lived where he was brought down by evil before he could fulfill his destiny and whatnot, the main plot actually started to pick up a bit. Nonetheless, I still would have been happier to just have a regular book sequel to Avalon High. ...more

The Manga series is making me hate all the characters. Ellie is getting gullible and annoying. Will is just coming off as a jerk. I'm still going to read the third to see how it ends but I might just pretend this extension of the series doesn't exist. Avalon High is a stand alone novel The Manga series is making me hate all the characters. Ellie is getting gullible and annoying. Will is just coming off as a jerk. I'm still going to read the third to see how it ends but I might just pretend this extension of the series doesn't exist. Avalon High is a stand alone novel ...more

Jun 12, 2014 Louisa rated it it was amazing

Loved all that happened in this middle book! So good, and I hated the threats!

Apr 22, 2019 Laura rated it liked it

I found book 2 at Half Price Books and remembered that I never did finish this series. I bought it.

I have the usual gripes about the hypersexualization of female characters. (Have you ever tried to stand like any of the females stand--especially with the very outthrust bust?) The art is good and I'd like to read some of the other books illustrated by the Jinky Coronado.

The main character is a bit too emotional for my tastes. It's been a while since I've hung around high school students so the em

I found book 2 at Half Price Books and remembered that I never did finish this series. I bought it.

The main character is a bit too emotional for my tastes. It's been a while since I've hung around high school students so the emotions may be true to that crowd.

Is this really going to end with the next book? It seems like there's a lot to do in a day.

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The manga sequels to Avalon High have been a bit of a let down when compared to the first novel.The series continues in the vein of Ellie continuing to have nightmares about Marco (who has returned, supposedly redeemed), being bullied by the modern-day high-school version of Morgana, trying to rather unsuccessfully unite Will's estranged family, scoffing the good professor's insistence that Will needs to accept his mystical legacy and randomly quivering in the halls of Avalon High like a no-back The manga sequels to Avalon High have been a bit of a let down when compared to the first novel.The series continues in the vein of Ellie continuing to have nightmares about Marco (who has returned, supposedly redeemed), being bullied by the modern-day high-school version of Morgana, trying to rather unsuccessfully unite Will's estranged family, scoffing the good professor's insistence that Will needs to accept his mystical legacy and randomly quivering in the halls of Avalon High like a no-backboned sappy heroine.

This was NOT the Ellie of Book 1.
No siree.

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Why not read the second volume. It was just as good as the first.

This was a cute read. It was interesting to see the Lady of the Lake paired with Arthur.

Kind of worse than the first volume, but still fun 🤷🏻‍♀️

Jun 28, 2021 Marianne rated it really liked it

I wish everything was just a little more fleshed out and I wish everyone actually believed what was going on! Ah well. Excited to see things culminate in the third

Avalon High: Homecoming
Excitement, mystery, and romance all in one! This book would be enjoyed by a young adult who likes to read Mangas and books about romance and drama among teenagers in high school. It is especially interesting because it mentions problems that many face today such as intrusive nightmares and thoughts that the main character had in the story. She also had many of her personal fears and her unstable relationships among other kids her age in the book. The main character is dem Avalon High: Homecoming
Excitement, mystery, and romance all in one! This book would be enjoyed by a young adult who likes to read Mangas and books about romance and drama among teenagers in high school. It is especially interesting because it mentions problems that many face today such as intrusive nightmares and thoughts that the main character had in the story. She also had many of her personal fears and her unstable relationships among other kids her age in the book. The main character is demonstrated as a strong, female character which some female teenagers can relate to in today's society.
The main character in the book is named Ellie and she is a girl with a loving family and friends, and most of all, she has a loving boyfriend who lives with her. He lives with her not because he went against his parents by fighting to leave home, but because his parents kicked him out. "You'd think getting thrown out of his parent's house and being able to live with his girlfriend is every guy's dream." (pg 10) Ellie's boyfriend, Will, does not have the best relationship with other members of his own family. His brother, Marco, tried to kill him and Ellie once. "You tried to kill me. And my boyfriend, your brother remember?" (pg 25) Will's dad does not have a proper attitude towards others. "Why, I ought to have notified the school board about that quack months ago!" (pg 175) Only his mother in his family is portrayed as loving and caring as both families eat dinner one day with each other. "Please Will. Your mother misses you so much." (pg 73) Marcos's girlfriend, Morgan is portrayed as evil as she is blackmailing Ellie to give up her spot to Morgan as homecoming queen. If Ellie does not drop out, she threatened her to tell others untrue rumors about her. Whether it's the blackmailing or the distance away from a friendly relationship with family members, this scenario is one which some students in high school can relate to.
The story plot is one that is very significant, creative, and special. It talks strongly about how Elle feels about everything going on in her life and what her greatest fears are through flashes of her nightmare. One of them greatly about Marcos. Unlike any other story, in this story, it does not mention whether or not it was happily ever after for Ellie and Will. Instead, the story ends in misery when Ellie's cat ran away and Morgan has gotten it and stole it from Ellie. "Tig! Where are you?!" (Pg 203) Ellie is very emotional in the story and shows great love towards her friends and her boyfriend and his family. In fact, she tried to deal out all the problems by inviting her boyfriend's family to eat with hers one night. However, at the dinner, things go south as Marcos came and there was a disputation among Will's dad and Will as they talked about Will's future since his brother's sounded all set and ready. Ellie also has great admiration for Will in the story and she would do anything to please him and make him happy. The story also incorporates small excerpts of romance between Will and Ellie to update the reader on how their romantic relationship is going on what the ups and downs of it are.
Overall, this book is a noteworthy one to read. I would recommend it to those who are interested in fiction and romance though with a bit of imagination or else the storyline may bore those who don't find fiction or romance entertaining.
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Ellie and Will are continuing their journey to discover the secrets of King Arthur. This is the middle section and has the intro to the Homecoming deadline. I really don't like how she draws the female characters and the angles when the girls are on the panel vs. the boys. I do enjoy the rest.

Sep 28, 2008 Rowan rated it liked it

Ellie's terrifying nightmares about a psychotic and tyrannical Marco begins soon after she encounters him in the park. Recently released from the mental hospital, Marco seems normal and harmless enough. Will, Ellie's boyfriend as well as Marco's brother, thinks otherwise. He absolutely cannot forgive Marco for attempting to kill him and Ellie before. As if that wasn't drama enough, Will is possibly the reincarnation of King Arthur, while Ellie is the reincarnation of the Lady of the Lake. All of Ellie's terrifying nightmares about a psychotic and tyrannical Marco begins soon after she encounters him in the park. Recently released from the mental hospital, Marco seems normal and harmless enough. Will, Ellie's boyfriend as well as Marco's brother, thinks otherwise. He absolutely cannot forgive Marco for attempting to kill him and Ellie before. As if that wasn't drama enough, Will is possibly the reincarnation of King Arthur, while Ellie is the reincarnation of the Lady of the Lake. All of this is according to Mr. Morton, their civics teacher, who also believes that the world would collapse if Will doesn't embrace his destiny by homecoming night, the day of the Hunter's Moon.
Worrying about all of this leaves little time for Ellie to think about the fact that she's been nominated for homecoming queen and that mean-girl Morgan is trying to sabotage her chances.

Another light and easy-to-read novel, I just sped through the story pretty quickly. There wasn't much substance in it, so I feel like there isn't much to say about it. It was an enjoyable read and would have been more so if it weren't so predictable. Admittedly, I haven't read the first book, so I'm sure there are important bits and pieces I've missed because of that. I do love the legend of King Arthur; so naturally, I love how it was placed in a modern-day setting. The story does end with a cliff-hanger, leaving room for the next book in the series. Overall, it's a good read if you're on-the-go or just bored and looking for something light to read

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Oct 02, 2009 Becky rated it liked it

The cover of this one is a little touch ridiculous. Ellie's dress is pretty much ripped to shreds and Morgan looks like Jessica Rabbit. The story continues exactly where Volume 1 left off, with Ellie unexpectedly running into Marco. Marco seems to have made amends, but the shrewd reader/just about anyone can see that he's still his evil old self.

Not too much happens in this installment, even though its longer then the first volume. A dinner with Will's parents is quick and resolves nothing, Morg

Not too much happens in this installment, even though its longer then the first volume. A dinner with Will's parents is quick and resolves nothing, Morgan threatens to tell Will that Ellie is cheating on him with Marco (she's not, duh), and Jennifer/Guinevere is determined to find Ellie the perfect homecoming dress. Oh yeah, and Ellie still has to convince Will that he is actually King Arthur BEFORE the night of homecoming or...the world will end. That world, always trying to end. Yeesh.

Volume 3 Hunter's Moon came out September 1st and I'm waiting patiently for my hold to pop up at the library. Yes, I'm going to read it. I actually do like this series, although it may seem like I don't. I find them to be just what I want them to be; quick, ridiculous, girly fluff. Ahhh...these go down like a big cup of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and pink sprinkles. Want to read an excerpt from the first volume? Check out Meg Cabot's website!

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Chapter One once again tells us everything that has happend up to this point. Then the soap opera lives of the high school teens continues, though Will is mad at Ellie for the majority of the book saving me having to suffer through too much romance. Will still does not truly believe he is the reincarnation of King Arthur and to make matters worse his brother returns from the institution, where he has been since the end of the novel. He apparently went mad and tried to kill Will and Ellie. But no Chapter One once again tells us everything that has happend up to this point. Then the soap opera lives of the high school teens continues, though Will is mad at Ellie for the majority of the book saving me having to suffer through too much romance. Will still does not truly believe he is the reincarnation of King Arthur and to make matters worse his brother returns from the institution, where he has been since the end of the novel. He apparently went mad and tried to kill Will and Ellie. But now he returns reformed and cured, supposedly, and while he talks good talk, the teens have a hard time believing he has really changed. At this point I'm into the story enough that I'm interested in what will happen in the third book. But overall, I'm still not too impressed with this mediocre story, though it is better than Volume 1 ...more

Nov 03, 2015 Carri rated it did not like it

Ok, let me preface this by saying that I'm not really into graphic novels and this review will reflect that, so take it for what it's worth.

Avalon High was one of my favorite books as a teenager, and I still reread it occasionally as a 20-something. It's a great story, but I've always been sort of indifferent about a sequel. I finally gave AH Coronation a shot as part of the PopSugar 2015 Reading Challenge.

Coronation just really fell short of the awesome that was Avalon High. The story felt flat

Ok, let me preface this by saying that I'm not really into graphic novels and this review will reflect that, so take it for what it's worth.

Coronation just really fell short of the awesome that was Avalon High. The story felt flat and forced, and some of the characters were inconsistent with the development from the novel...seem to recall the Admiral being supportive of Will playing football, for example. It's a quick read (took me about 20 minutes), but I wouldn't bother unless graphic novels are your thing. Just go read Avalon High again instead.

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My complaint: Nothing happens. I just wish these were longer, or had more dialogue, and I know that defies the concept of a graphic novel...which is why I kinda wish these were regular novels. There's story to tell and it's not being told :( Loved the line about how Will wants to go into political science to help people, not to enlist to kill people, cause that's so amazingly true. I...really don't have all that much to say. Not enough happened. All I can do is hope that the final book has stuff My complaint: Nothing happens. I just wish these were longer, or had more dialogue, and I know that defies the concept of a graphic novel...which is why I kinda wish these were regular novels. There's story to tell and it's not being told :( Loved the line about how Will wants to go into political science to help people, not to enlist to kill people, cause that's so amazingly true. I...really don't have all that much to say. Not enough happened. All I can do is hope that the final book has stuff that happens/is interesting, otherwise, my entire view of Avalon High will be destroyed, and that's sad, because the original Avalon High book was amazing, and I wouldn't want these sequels to destroy it... ...more

Nov 21, 2011 Jennifer rated it it was ok

Arthurian reincarnation in high school. Personally, I rolled my eyes all the way through this book. It's basic principle was that if you just believe in your man he will be awesome and do all the things he should because of you. I mean, it helps that that boyfriend is perfect but we'll just overlook that. The writer has obviously ignored the sad outcomes of King Arthur's love life in the book. I can only hope that later in the series this is resolved but I highly doubt it. I would also be loathe Arthurian reincarnation in high school. Personally, I rolled my eyes all the way through this book. It's basic principle was that if you just believe in your man he will be awesome and do all the things he should because of you. I mean, it helps that that boyfriend is perfect but we'll just overlook that. The writer has obviously ignored the sad outcomes of King Arthur's love life in the book. I can only hope that later in the series this is resolved but I highly doubt it. I would also be loathe to put this book into the hands of a girl with any kind of self-esteem issues or a guy with narcissistic tendencies. I suppose it's style is fine, and the artwork is interesting but I had a really hard time getting past the story, which is the whole point of a book. ...more

It hasn't improved! The art keeps being bad, the protagonist has such big boobs that it's a miracle that she can walk upright and a lot of pages are wasted on explaining what happened before.

SIGH!

Ellie's one of the stupidest characters I've come across recently. She keeps doing the wrong thing and creates problems for everyone. She believes, for examples, that the guy who tried to kill her and her boyfriend has recovered in just a couple of months and that he's a completely reliable source of in

It hasn't improved! The art keeps being bad, the protagonist has such big boobs that it's a miracle that she can walk upright and a lot of pages are wasted on explaining what happened before.

SIGH!

And I don't understand all the fuss about the homecoming queen. OK, I'm Italian and we don't have homecoming dance but Ellie is acting like a spoiled child with this queen thing.

Sigh!

One volume and then goodbye to everyone. Too bad: the book wasn't that bad.

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Aug 08, 2008 Julia rated it did not like it

I felt unsatisfied from this second installment of Meg Cabot's Avalon High series. The manga style seemed to leave us with very little story. It continues from the first "episode" with Homecoming week at the highschool. Ellie is still driven by her belief in the Order of the Bear and that she and some of her classmates are Arthurian legends back to life. If Will doesn't believe in himself as Arthur by the Hunter's Moon, peace will never reign on earth again. The book stops abruptly short of Home I felt unsatisfied from this second installment of Meg Cabot's Avalon High series. The manga style seemed to leave us with very little story. It continues from the first "episode" with Homecoming week at the highschool. Ellie is still driven by her belief in the Order of the Bear and that she and some of her classmates are Arthurian legends back to life. If Will doesn't believe in himself as Arthur by the Hunter's Moon, peace will never reign on earth again. The book stops abruptly short of Homecoming (the Hunter's Moon day) and there is a small blurb in the back of the book about the third installment, called Hunter's Moon. ...more

Sep 15, 2008 Terri rated it liked it

Part two of this series, has Ellie still trying to convince Will of his destiny. If he doesn't by the Hunter's Moon, evil will win. And Morgan and Marco sure want that to happen... Meanwhile Elle is still trying to fix Will's relationship with his parents with terrible results.

I like Elle. A girl who is trying to accept she is the reincarnation of The Lady of the Lake and that King Arthur and all the players are real and big things are happening. And yet trying to maintain a normal life and run

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So the aventure of Avalon High continues in this second manga. What can happen worse than Morgan wanting to destroy her chances as homecoming Queen? What about Marco's return?

Obviously, things are just getting complicated... well more complicated.

I really liked it. Like I said for the first one, I'm glad that Meg Cabot decided to use manga to continue this story. The pictures show words that are not said and word describe what can't be seen. It's the best way to put this.

Now, unto the third and

So the aventure of Avalon High continues in this second manga. What can happen worse than Morgan wanting to destroy her chances as homecoming Queen? What about Marco's return?

Obviously, things are just getting complicated... well more complicated.

Now, unto the third and final manga of the series.

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Jul 02, 2008 Sara ♥ rated it liked it

Finally finished this book. It was okay. The story was fine or whatever. The problem is that it's a trilogy... a to-be-continued book... so I knew there would be a cliffhanger. So that's annoying. Who knows when the next book will be out. Maybe next summer or something. It's not even listed on her website. All-in-all, the manga thing was fun for a book, but I would have prefered an all-out sequel rather than this kinda cheesy thing. Meh. Finally finished this book. It was okay. The story was fine or whatever. The problem is that it's a trilogy... a to-be-continued book... so I knew there would be a cliffhanger. So that's annoying. Who knows when the next book will be out. Maybe next summer or something. It's not even listed on her website. All-in-all, the manga thing was fun for a book, but I would have prefered an all-out sequel rather than this kinda cheesy thing. Meh. ...more

Apr 20, 2010 Danielle rated it it was ok

The first chapter reviews what has happened in volume one of this series. It then continues with Marco being released from the hospital early, ellies continuous nightmares about him. And Morgan sabotaging ellies homecoming queen campaign. And Ellie has to convince will he is a king, or the world is going to end. This one ended very similarly to the first one, a cliff hanger where something shocking happens. I can't wait to start the third volume. And to see how this series will end. The first chapter reviews what has happened in volume one of this series. It then continues with Marco being released from the hospital early, ellies continuous nightmares about him. And Morgan sabotaging ellies homecoming queen campaign. And Ellie has to convince will he is a king, or the world is going to end. This one ended very similarly to the first one, a cliff hanger where something shocking happens. I can't wait to start the third volume. And to see how this series will end. ...more

Jul 21, 2010 P rated it liked it

Recommends it for: Young adults that like manga

Recommended to P by: my library

This is a quick, fun read. It is a fantasy about teens who it is believed have led past lives in Medieval times. As far as manga goes, this book is pretty tame. No language or other mature concepts besides perhaps wicked deceipt between two brothers. I think I like it because it's clean. It is a good representation of a graphic novel and how they can be useful and interesting. Probably more for girls, but has good drawings so anyone might like to browse it. This is a quick, fun read. It is a fantasy about teens who it is believed have led past lives in Medieval times. As far as manga goes, this book is pretty tame. No language or other mature concepts besides perhaps wicked deceipt between two brothers. I think I like it because it's clean. It is a good representation of a graphic novel and how they can be useful and interesting. Probably more for girls, but has good drawings so anyone might like to browse it. ...more

Librarian note: AKA Jenny Carroll (1-800-Where-R-You series), AKA Patricia Cabot (historical romance novels).

Meg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign. Fortunately she grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where few people were aware of the stigma of being a fire horse -- at least until Meg became a teenager, when she flunked freshman Algebra twice, then decided to cut her own bangs. After six years as an undergrad at Indiana University, Meg moved to New York City (in the middle of a sanitation worker strike) to pursue a career as an illustrator, at which she failed miserably, forcing her to turn to her favorite hobby--writing novels--for emotional succor. She worked various jobs to pay the rent, including a decade-long stint as the assistant manager of a 700 bed freshmen dormitory at NYU, a position she still occasionally misses.

She is now the author of nearly fifty books for both adults and teens, selling fifteen million copies worldwide, many of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, most notably The Princess Diaries series, which is currently being published in over 38 countries, and was made into two hit movies by Disney. In addition, Meg wrote the Mediator and 1-800-Where-R-You? series (on which the television series, Missing, was based), two All-American Girl books, Teen Idol, Avalon High, How to Be Popular, Pants on Fire, Jinx, a series of novels written entirely in email format (Boy Next Door, Boy Meets Girl, and Every Boy's Got One), a mystery series (Size 12 Is Not Fat/ Size 14 Is Not Fat Either/Big Boned), and a chick-lit series called Queen of Babble.

Meg is now writing a new children's series called Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. Her new paranormal series, Abandon, debuts in Summer of 2011.

Meg currently divides her time between Key West, Indiana, and New York City with a primary cat (one-eyed Henrietta), various back-up cats, and her husband, who doesn't know he married a fire horse. Please don't tell him.

Series:
* Airhead
* The Princess Diaries
* Mediator

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