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“Hmm,” he said. He gazed at the rows of flowers. A piece of crumpled newspaper rolled over his shoe. He picked up the wad of paper and frowned. Maya held her breath. “I was here a few months ago and this field was a mess, but now it’s full of beautiful sunflowers,” he said. He handed Maya a ribbon that was as bright as her sunflowers. “You’ve earned a Neighborhood Clean-up ribbon!” He climbed back into the van. 29