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Prize of a Lifetime by Y. M. Roger
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Claire bought Hannah’s ticket and some Cracker Jacks.
 
“Mom will be right here after work, okay?”
 
Hannah dismissed her mom just as Claire always dismissed her daughter – like she was a burden. During the movie, Hannah unwrapped her Cracker Jack prize: a metal rectangle that read
 

Adventure Ticket

 
A hand reached out of the darkness.
 
“Ticket, Princess Hannah?”
 
Hannah stood, handing her prize to the sailor while petting his dog.
 
And Claire still waits today.

 

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Author Notes
For those of you unfamiliar with yummy and delicious Cracker Jacks caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts snacks (complete with a prize in every box!!), please click here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cracker_Jack

Considered by some to be the first â??junk foodâ??, Cracker Jacks was introduced in 1896 and is still available today â?? Enjoy!

     

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