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Irene Trimble

Irene Trimble is the author of many bestselling children’s books, including Disney Princess Beginnings: Belle's Discovery and the junior novelization of the Disney film Moana. She lives in Tacoma, Washington.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Tangled
Big Hero 6 Junior Novelization (Disney Big Hero 6)
Brave Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Faster Than Fast
Cars 2 Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar Cars 2)

Books

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Tangled
Big Hero 6 Junior Novelization (Disney Big Hero 6)
Brave Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar Brave)
Faster Than Fast
Cars 2 Junior Novelization (Disney/Pixar Cars 2)

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