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Hurricane

David Wiesner, Author Clarion Books $6.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-395-62974-1

Gently illuminated watercolors add luster to this playful tale of two brothers who find that the excitement of a storm is surpassed only by the imaginary adventures it inspires. Ages 5-8. (Aug.)
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Reviewed on: 08/24/1992

Release date: 08/01/1992

Genre: Children's

Paperback - 32 pages - 9780395629741

Hardcover - 32 pages - 9780395543825

Prebound-Glued - 32 pages - 9780833595102

Paperback - 32 pages - 9780547064338

Prebound-Glued - 32 pages - 9781627659857

Other - 32 pages - 9780544466371

Other - 32 pages - 9780547531694

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