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|title=The Gum Thief

|sort=Gum Thief

|date=August 2008

|isbn=978-0747593256

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Roger and Bethany work at Staples. Roger is a middle-aged loser, who's writing a novel. Bethany is younger, dresses in black, and hates her co-workers. They form an unlikely bond when Bethany finds Roger's notebook, and writes him a note. A friendship blossoms between the two of them, whilst they still remain isolated and lonely.