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Richard Platt, , illus. by Chris Riddell. . Candlewick, $6.99 (121pp) ISBN 978-0-7636-2169-8
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Reviewed on: 08/25/2003
Genre: Children's
Hardcover - 64 pages - 978-0-7636-0848-4
Paperback - 64 pages - 978-0-7636-2865-9
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