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HOTLIST AUTUMN 2020
ARENA PUBLISHING, GERMANY
CHILDREN’S – NOVELTIES (PAGE 3)
BESTSELLING CHARACTERS UPDATE (PAGE 4)
CHILDREN’S – NEW SERIES (PAGE 5)
CHILDREN’S BOOKS SEQUELS 9/10+ (PAGE 6)
CHILDREN’S BOOKS SEQUELS (PAGE 7)
YOUNG ADULTS – STAND ALONE & SEQUELS (PAGE 8)
NON-FICTION – NOVELTIES (PAGE 9)
CHRISTMAS/ WINTER (PAGE 10)
CO-EDITIONS DELIVERY 2021 (PAGE 11)
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(please see page 2)
or us at Arena:
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Our Autumn 2020 Hotlist CHILDREN´S BOOKS
Board Book/ Christmas, 2+: A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS WITH THE SNOW FAIRY by Stefanie Dahle (ISBN 71483, 14 pages)
Emmo would also like to celebrate Christmas for a change. He’s lucky that his best friend Gwendoline, the Snow
Fairy, is there to help him with his preparations. A Christmas tree, presents, delicious biscuits, sweet-smelling
baked apples, and of course glittering white snow - all in readiness for the most wonderful Christmas party the
Silver Forest has ever seen. With Stefanie Dahle’s enchanting illustrations, this solid, read-aloud picture book will
accompany big and little picture-book lovers through a wonderfully harmonious Advent and Christmas.
Christmas with Stefanie Dahle.
With silver edge and glitter on the cover.
Six short stories with strong characters, to be read aloud.
The previous edition sold 12,000 copies!
Picture Book/ Overcoming Fear, 3+: THE ENCHANTING THREE by Stephanie Dahle (ISBN 71459, 32 pages)
Hoggs the bear would love to be brave. But he is afraid of spiders and ghosts. And so Hoggs and his best friend Poki
the skunk decide to go on an adventure in order to practise being brave. They head for the abandoned witch’s
house behind the bee field. Ugh, it’s certainly ghostly! In fact there’s a kettle bubbling quite scarily…”Anybody
there?” asks Hoggs cautiously. Yes! Fips the rabbit urgently needs help. And – whoosh! – suddenly the friends find
themselves right in the middle of a stormy but magical adventure.
First volume in a new three book series for girls and boys.
Stefanie Dahle reinvents herself with a new setting and a new illustration technique.
More than 1.7 million copies of Stefanie Dahle’s books sold!
Picture Book/ Death, 5+: GRANDPA AND THE FLYING DOG by Anna Lott, illustrated by Anja Grote (ISBN 71591, 32 p.)
Carla had a best friend – a friend with whom she could spend the loveliest afternoons. These were perfect
Grandpa-Carla afternoons. But now Grandpa is gone. But Carla waits for him. One day she finds a big dog on the
same park bench where her grandfather always waited for her. Suddenly she feels very close to him again. Carla
can even go flying on Grandpa’s back. But is it really Grandpa? Or just a big dog?
How children experience death – a picture book that brings comfort.
Important subject for any family. Children don’t have to be excluded; you just have to find the right approach.
Books written by Anna Lott sold more than 26,000 copies!
School/ Mystery, 9+: THE DETENTION PROS. by K. John, illustrated by M. Specht (ISBN 60538, 160 p.)
Clara, Julian, Felix and Fee must have done something bad, because they are waiting for a severe punishment:
detention. “Detention” is actually the wrong word. In fact their task is to get the school garden into shape, which
includes the fountain with non-stop snapping turtles. But oh, shock horror! First of all, Felix digs up a skull. Then
several suspicious looking men turn up, alleging that they are sports teachers. Could this be the cover-up of a
murder? And what is the grumpy housemaster Kratzek hiding? In order to find out just what is going on at the
closed school, the four detainees must stick together at all costs – and that is the biggest adventure of them all.
A children’s thriller full of wit and wisdom for boys and girls.
A wonderfully uneducational book, teaching without preaching: four loners come together in a group and learn
that they are only strong if they stick together.
Books written by Kirsten John sold more than 90,000 copies!
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ARENA’s BESTSELLING CHARACTERS Update
TILDA APPLESEED A Case for Kwiatkowski OWL MAGIC
Written and illustrated by Written by Jürgen Written by Ina Brandt,
Andreas H. Schmachtl Banscherus, illustrated by Ralf illustrated by Irene Mohr
NEW Advent calendar, 13 vol., September 2020
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Butschkow
28 vol., June 2020
th
September 2020 640,000 c. sold series!
1 million c. sold series 1.5 million c. sold series Magic friendship, animals
Friendship, animals Detective series Age 8+
Age 3+ Age 7+ Rights of the series sold to
Rights of the series sold to Rights of the series sold to CZ, PL, RU, German audio
BG, DK, EE, FI, HU, IT, LT, CZ, CH, DK, EE, ES (LA), FR, book rights and TV rights
LV, PRC, RO, RU, TR, UA, ZA. GR, IL, IR, LV, NO, PRC, SI, optioned
German audio book rights , TR, UA, US, ZA, German
TV rights audio book rights
THE LITTLE LADY MY LIFE AS LOTTA. Very Best
Written by Stefanie Friends Forever Book
Taschinski, illustrated by Written by Alice Pantermüller,
Nina Dulleck illustrated by Daniela Kohl
Vol. 5, July 2020 Activity book, July 2020
Magic adventure 4.5 million c. sold series!
228,000 c. sold series Diary series for girls
Age 8+ Age 8+
Rights of the series sold Rights sold to AL, BE/NL, BG, CZ,
to PL DK, EE, English (world), ES
(Cast., Cat.), FI, GE, GR, HU, IL,
IR, IS, IT, KZ, LT, LV, MK, NO, PL,
PRC, PT, RO, ROK, RS, RU, SK,
TR, UA, VN, ZA, German audio
book rights, movie rights
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Children’s Books NEW SERIES
Fantasy, 8+: MAGIC OWLS IN FEATHERLAND (1). ATHENARIA’S SECRET by I. Brandt, illustr. by I. Mohr (60535, 136 p.)
Flora is very excited: together with her magic owl Goldwing, she is to be part of a new team of children and owls.
The owl rulers of Athenaria have summoned them to Featherland, a hidden place in a mysterious monastery. It’s
not long before the team is given their first job: during the night of the next full moon they must help one another
to awaken the magic of Featherland – and this proves to be more difficult than expected because suddenly Claro
disappears. And without him, no magic can ever succeed…
OWL MAGIC spin-off: Magic Owls in Featherland will be published once a year.
Ina Brandt’s series OWL MAGIC already sold 650,000 copies so far.
Adventure,8+: EXPLORER TEAM.CAUGHT BETWEEN FIRE & LAVA by B. Berenz/ C. Dittert, illus by P. Ach (60566, 160 p.)
Follow Cookie and Mojo through a world full of fire and lava. For years the twins have made their way alone in
Kathmandu. But now their grandmother’s mysterious legacy is passed on to them. It is a book full of puzzles. Can
you help them to solve these and to track down the secret of their past? The path to the truth is covered with
obstacles, many of which can only be overcome with a large quantity of dynamite.
Addictive reading, encouraging collection: 4-book-series to be published in September 2020.
Innovative interactive concept: puzzles to solve, codes to crack, mysteries to unravel, together with an
expedition diary, code discs, deciphering device, Morse puzzles, detachable map.
Puzzles that can be solved alone, with friends or with family!
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Children’s Books SEQUELS 9/10+
Fantasy, 9+: THE CANDY GUILD (2). The Lost Recipe by T. Voosen, illustr. by Viktoria Gavrilenko (60534, 272 p.)
Magical sweets and real miracles? Elina has experienced both in Belony. But then a new problem arises: Just
before Robin’s first candy crafting examination, his magic tool goes bust. Old Mr Snotty takes Elina and her friends
to Bittersweet Avenue. It becomes clear that not all candy crafters are well disposed towards “ungifted” people.
There are also rumours about the return of the mysterious Otherwise Society. When Mr Snotty suddenly
disappears, it’s up to Elina, Charlie and Robin to follow the clues he has left behind. They realize that the Otherwise
Society is looking for something in particular – and Elina, Charlie and Robin have the key to it in their hands…
2 volume to be published in September 2020
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10,000 copies of volume 1 sold
Rights sold to Russia!
Fantasy/Magic,10+: THE MAGICAL PHARMACY(5). THE CITY OF LOST TIME by A. Ruhe, illustr. by C. Carls (60523, 296 p)
The beginning of a new era for the Eternals. But nobody knows what Edgar means by this promise. Does he intend
to finally destroy the Eternals – or is he planning to become their new leader? One thing is clear to Luzie, Mats and
their friends: in order to foil Edgar’s plan, they must follow him to Venice to attend a splendid masked ball. But
hardly have Luzie and her friends plunged into the swirling festivities when they realize that this is no ordinary ball.
It’s a dangerous game in which the present collides with the past.
A world full of perfumes – and an adventure full of magic, pounding hearts and dangers.
280,000 copies of the series already sold. Vol. 5 of the Spiegel bestselling series.
The breathtaking finale of the series will appear in autumn 2021.
Fantasy/ Shapeshifter, 10+: WOODWALKERS & FRIENDS (1). FANTASTIC FELINE FRIENDS by K. Brandis, illustrated by C.
Carls (ISBN 60545, 192 p.)
Puma shapeshifter Carag is really looking forward to the school holidays. He’s going to visit the family of his
girlfriend Tikaani for the first time, so that they can celebrate her birthday together. But before they can head for
the far north, they are overtaken by events. First, two self-willed companions join them, and then Carag receives a
call for help from his own puma family. A hostile wolf pack has taken over their old den close to Clearwater High.
There is something not quite right about these wolves. As the situation becomes increasingly fiery, Carag and
Tikaani know they can rely on help from Holly the chipmunk. But will the three of them be able to save the day?
Start of Woodwalkers and Friends specials to add to the immensely popular, bestselling series.
Rights of the WOODWALKERS series sold to: BE/NL, CZ, DK, HU, IS, ES, LT, PL, RU, SE, TR and UA.
The WOODWALKERS series already sold more than 660,000 copies!
Fantasy/ Shapeshifter, 10+: SEAWALKERS (3). WILD WAVES by K. Brandis, illustrated by C. Carls (ISBN 60527, 328 p.)
The students and teachers at Blue Reef High are worried sick. Not only has there been an influx of reptile and
python shapeshifters who are causing chaos but also now there’s a powerful hurricane building up. Tiago, Shari
and all their friends decide to escape by swimming out to the open sea. Quite apart from the hurricane, Tiago has
heard some unpleasant rumours – that some unscrupulous business people are going to organize fights between
divers and sharks. Is this true, and if so, will the Seawalker friends be able to defend themselves?
Volume 3 of the great shapeshifter series which is always on the SPIEGEL Bestseller list!
Rights of the SEAWALKERS series sold to: DK, RU and SE.
Katja Brandis’s books sold already more than 880,000 copies!
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Children’s Books SEQUELS Autumn 2020
THE SPARKLING PONIES SNÖFRID FROM MEADOW MISSI MOPPEL LITTLE UNICORN FINYA
Written by Emily VALLEY Written and illustrated by BRIGHTSTAR
Palmer, illustrated by Written and illustrated by Andreas H. Schmachtl Written by Mila Berg,
2 vol. story book
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Josephine Llobet Andreas H. Schmachtl illustrated by Marina
4 volume 3 vol., DIY-Readers
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July 2020 Krämer
July 2020 July 2020 15,000 c. sold vol. 1 Story book
28,000 c. sold series! 220,000 c. sold series! Detective stories, October 2020
Magical ponies Fantasy adventures animals 18,000 c. sold series!
Age 8+ Age 7+ Age 4+ Magic and unicorns
Rights sold to CZ Rights sold to 5 Rights sold to RU Age 4+
languages Rights sold to 7 languages
Fiona simply doesn’t What a disaster! Snöfrid’s The master detective is In the secret Wishing
know what she should stream has disappeared after a cunning thief who Wood, a wonderful world
do first: Leo, the owner during the night! Without steals colourful, random of unicorns is just waiting to
of the farm, is very water there can be no objects like Leonardo da be discovered! Enjoy
depressed, and even the porridge, and Snöfrid Vinci’s paintbrush or magical adventures in the
funny tricks of Sunny, doesn’t have to think antique sugar bowls. company of the little
the sparkling pony, can’t twice. This problem must During a visit to Grandpa unicorn Finya Brightstar and
cheer her up. What’s be solved immediately! Pots, she uncovers the her friends, Trixie the goblin
more, the mysterious The hunt for water begins secret of Ghost Island and girl and Kalle the bat.
island on Lake Sparkle is with a wet meeting at the solves the puzzle of the When they leave their tent
to be sold, and that pond of the little nymph floating teapot in Mr one night, the three brave
would be a disaster! Flumina, but when it turns Goldrand’s junk shop. Only friends find out the cause of
There are so many into a hunt for the the nasty blackmailing some strange noises. They
sparkling tasks to be mysterious river pearl, letters from the come up with a clever plan
performed that she involving a submersible mysterious “Magpie” to help the big unicorn
Fiona almost overlooks a boat, the story quickly present her with a Elara, who has been feeling
vital clue. But becomes an underwater seemingly insoluble horribly sad for several
fortunately, her adventure, and who mystery. Someone is days. And when Finya and
sparkling pony Sunny is knows how it will end? testing the powers of the Trixie have a nasty quarrel,
still there. Just like the great investigator to their Kalle succeeds in getting
black horse Opal and his very limit…Will she be able them to make up. Because
friend Jana, who to crack even this case? after all, best friends are
together show that with always there for one
the right amount of another!
sparkling magic, all
problems finally
disappear…
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Autumn 2020 Hotlist YA STAND-ALONE & Sequels
Mystery/ Romance, 14+: HEART OF MIST by Katrin Lange (ISBN 60524, 432 pages)
Jessa would do anything to find her sister Alice, who has been registered as missing for five years. High Moor
Grange is the first clue she has been given after all this time – but apart from a ruin shrouded in mist, all she finds
there are the owners of this dilapidated manor house. Jessa suspects that they both know more about Alice’s
disappearance than they admit. Christopher wants nothing more than to be rid of her, and constantly gets on her
nerves with his arrogance – and even his warm-hearted brother Adrian seems to be harbouring some secrets.
Jessica knows that she ought to stay away from the twin brothers, because instead of finding answers at High
Moor Grange, she finds herself in danger of losing her heart in a battle against a 200-year-old curse.
A modern version of Beauty and the Beast.
Kathrin Lange’s mastery of words creates a gripping atmosphere.
Arena sold 120,000 copies of Kathrin Lange’s thrillers and romantic mysteries in total.
Romance/Horses, 12+: ROYAL HORSES (2). CROWN DREAM by Jana Hoch (ISBN 60521, 360 pages)
Paparazzi, a blaze of flashlights, scandals – day by day, Greta’s life is being turned upside down. And only one
person is responsible for this: Edward. Or to be more precise, Prince Tristan. Greta still feels that he has deceived
her with his lies. Why didn’t he tell her who he really was? But when Edward suggests that she should come to
Caverley Green in order to escape from the media circus, she can’t say no. Especially because her heart always
beats faster when she sees Edward working with the horses. Or when he looks at her in that special way…But is
Greta really ready to become part of his world?
The deeply emotional love story of Greta and Edward continues in volume 2.
The heart-stopping finale will be revealed by volume 3 in spring 2021.
We sold 15,000 copies of volume 1 since January 2020!
Romance/Horses, 12+: WORLD RUNNER. THE HUNTED series by Thomas Thiemeyer (ISBN 60507, 496 pages)
Tim, who with Annika and Malte has qualified for the second round, is confronted with the biggest challenge of his
running career: he, his friends and their arch rivals Jeremy, Darius and Vanessa must form a team that will perform
perfectly together. How well they succeed will be judged by millions of spectators, because every moment of this
competition will be broadcast live by the media company Global Games. The decision as to who wins has long
since ceased to be a matter of ability. Whether the prize is worth the challenge is open to question.
The action-packed finale of the “World Runner” 2-book-series.
The best geocachers in the world are caught in the clutches of an unscrupulous media company.
Thomas Thiemeyer’s YA thrillers sold 115,000 copies so far!
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Our Autumn 2020 Hotlist NON-FICTION
Environment, 11+: CLIMATE CHANGE. WHAT WE CAN DO NOW by R. Omphalius and M. Azakli (ISBN 60563, 160 pages)
“There is no Planet B!” More and more young people are worried about the future of Planet Earth. Climate change
is heating not only the planet but also people’s emotions. But what exactly is climate? And why are the changes
threatening the lives of both polar bears and us humans. In simple language but with solid science, the authors
explain the most important aspects of climate, from the greenhouse effect to the Gulf Stream. Current
developments are described as well, and the scientific background is supplemented by gripping reports. The book
also offers a glimpse of the future: what will happen if we go on in the same way as now? How can climate change
be halted? This makes for riveting reading – and not just for young activists.
Answers to questions about climate change.
Climate change clearly explained by experts from the ZDF.
Up-to-date information – the very latest on what we know about the climate.
Arena sold 20,000 copies of Ruth Omphalius’s non-fiction titles so far.
Picture Book, 4+: BENNY BEAVER. THE GREAT FOREST ADVENTURE by I. M. Ramcke, illustr. by C. Kugler (71567, 32 p)
Benny Beaver is involved in every adventure. Among other things, he’s a master builder. He’s always eager to learn
something new – in the forest and anywhere else. There’s a lot to learn about our environment and Nature. This
eventful tale about Benny Beaver and his friends Daisy Duck, Sally Squirrel and Manny Mole is great fun, as is the
CD with its sounds of Nature.
Benny Beaver – now appearing in a non-fiction picture book, after being a huge success as a board character.
Life in the forest – an important subject for children.
Benny Beaver’s board book series sold 55,000 copies so far!
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Christmas/Winter 2020
Children’s Book, 8+: THE SNOWBY. OLE’S WINTER WONDER by L. Lehmenkühler, illustr. by H. Förster (60515, 184 p)
This year, Ole is not looking forward at all to winter. He doesn’t like his new home and he really hates his new
school. Especially because Rocco and his gang are making his life a misery. What he would like best of all is simply
to run away and go to his grandfather Ottokar in Canada. But what’s this? Suddenly there’s a knock at Ole’s
window and floating into the room comes – “Hellole, Ole” – a real live Snowby! And with a Snowby at Ole’s side,
there can only be a wonderfully magic, wildly snowflaky winter! But when the Snowby himself is in danger, Ole
must work wonders if he is to come to the rescue. Luckily he’s made some new friends he can rely on.
Timeless winter’s tale to be read aloud or by yourself – no matter how old or young you are.
The Snowby is the sort of friend everyone would like to have. A realistic tale with lots of snow magic for boys
and girls of 8+ and all winter children young or old.
This is the author’s debut at Arena.
Picture Book, 4/5+: DAISY DORMOUSE DISCOVERS CHRISTMAS by A. Lott, illustrated by E. Vavouri (ISBN 71569, 104 p)
Plonkety plonk! Daisy Dormouse is rudely awakened from her winter sleep. Outside her den is a present. It says on
the wrapping: “To Sunny Bunny for Christmas”. What on earth is Christmas? And who is Sunny Bunny? Daisy
quickly packs a few things and sets off to deliver the present. During her journey she makes many new friends and
learns all about Advent garlands, Christmas carols, biscuits, sledging, and of course Christmas itself.
A winter journey in 24 chapters.
Experiencing Christmas as if it was for the first time.
Books written by Anna Lott sold more than 26,000 copies!
Picture Book, 3+: THE LITTLE CHRISTMAS ENGINE by Anna Ruhe, illustrated by Igor Lange (ISBN 71312, 32 pages)
It’s winter in the pleasure park. The Little Engine is dreaming of Christmas, as he does every year. It would be so
nice to see a real Christmas for himself. Suddenly something terrible happens up in the sky: Father Christmas
comes crashing down to earth with his overloaded sleigh. Fortunately, no one is hurt, but the sleigh is broken.
This is the Little Engine’s chance. He makes Father Christmas a great offer – and so he saves this year’s Christmas.
Atmospheric, Christmassy and full of glittering charm.
The author of the “The Magical Pharmacy” has turned her hand to a picture book.
Books by Anna Ruhe sold a total of 320,000 copies so far.
Board Book, 2+: HOHOHO, HERE COMES FATHER CHRISTMAS by K. Richert, illustrated by D. Gruber (ISBN 71592, 12 p)
Soon it’ll be Christmas! It’s time to load the sleigh with presents, thinks the reindeer. But Father Christmas wants
to decorate his house first, and build a snowman, and have a nice cup of tea. Then suddenly it’s almost too late! All
his friends must help, so that children can get their presents on time.
Embossed paper with 4 glued-in felt figures whose heads can be seen above each page.
Advancing language skills through rhyme.
Board books by Katja Richert sold an amazing 100,000 copies in total so far!
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These titles are from our Spring 2020 list where they had received quite some co-ed interest – and then Corona happened.
Could you please let me know if you are open for co-eds with a delivery in 2021 in general and also with regard to these
titles? If yes, then let’s try again!
Very best, Tanja
Board Book, 3+: OPEN AND CLOSE, I CAN DO IT written and illustrated by Antja Flad (ISBN 08830, 20 pages)
Snap! It is so easy to open the velcro of the jacket! And all the other fasteners are easy, too! The snaps on the
sweater, the shoe laces, the velcro on the cap and the snap on the backpack… Any child can try it!
We sold more then 400,000 copies of this title! Rights sold to PRC and TW.
Board Book, 18 months+: WHO IS LIVING HERE? MY FAVOURITE ANIMALS by Hanna Röhling, illustrated by Christine
Faust (ISBN 71302, 12 pages)
Who lives in that little apple house? And who lives in the big mushroom? And there is also a garden house. Open
the big surprise flaps to discover who hides underneath!
Sound Board Book, 2+: CHRISTMAS TREE AND THE SCENT OF BISCUITS. CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR by Katja Richert,
illustrated by Marina Rachner (ISBN 71314, 12 pages)
The little hare loves the glittering snow, the squirrel adorns the Christmas tree, and the wild boar practices a few
Christmas carols. And then all the animals visit the little bear - and celebrate the most beautiful Christmas.
Board books written bei Katja Richert sold 75,000 copies so far!
Animal Board Book, 2+: DISCOVER THE ANIMALS. THE LITTLE KITTEN by Friederun Reichenstetter, illustrated by Hans-
Günther-Döring (ISBN 70803, 12 pages)
What adventures does the little kitten have on the farm? Where do the rabbits live? How does the squirrel prepare
itself for winter?
7 volumes available in the series.
Sticker Book, 4+: PONY SPOTS by Helen Seeberg, illustrated by Stefanie Dahle and Corina Beurenmeister
(ISBN 71250, 24 pages)
Being active with pen and stickers in the pony world! There are a lot of riddles, which impart knowledge. Which
sticker is the solution? Many colouring pictures promote fine motor skills. What a great sticker fun for children!
The sticker book is a spin-off of our successful non-fiction picture book THERE IS NO PONY AS SWEET AS
SPOTS:
We sold 35,000 copies of the PONY SPOTS products. Rights sold to EE.
Would you like to receive our co-edition updates with many more titles?
If yes, just send a short email to tanja.birkenstock@arena-verlag.de. Thank you!
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