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    "title": "Dave's Brave Race",
    "text": "Dave and Jake had a race. They ran from the big red gate to a cave by the lake.\n\"I will not be late!\" said Dave.\n\"The race is my game to win!\" said Jake.\nThey ran and ran. A big wave came up from the lake and got Dave wet! But he was brave. He made it to the cave.\n\"You win!\" said Jake. \"What a fun race.\" Dave gave a glad wave back.",
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