humorous fiction

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humorous fiction

A brand-new me!

As he is preparing to attend middle school, Hank, who has learning differences and academic difficulties, gets an unexpected opportunity to audition for a performing arts school where his creativity and humor will be appreciated and nurtured.
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Charlie and the chocolate factory

Each of five children lucky enough to discover an entry ticket into Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory takes advantage of the situation in his own way.
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Bernie Magruder & the bats in the belfry

Many residents of Middleburg, Indiana, are already going crazy from the ever-ringing church bells and now, after a bat is spotted in the hotel run by Bernie's family, they worry that the dangerous Indiana Aztec bat has finally arrived.
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Twice upon a Marigold

After a quiet, happy year in a small town, Queen Olympia regains her memory and initiates new plots and manipulations, as the residents of Zandelphia and Beaurivage, now ruled by Christian, Marigold, and Swithbert, feel the effects of her bad energy.
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Amelia Bedelia's first day of school

Amelia Bedelia, a literal-minded first-grader, finds her first day of school filled with confusing adventures--much to her delight.
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Rescue Bunnies

Newbie struggles to pass her field test to become a full-fledged Rescue Bunny.
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Five minutes' peace

Mrs. Large tries to take a peaceful, relaxing bath but her family has other ideas.
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Edwin speaks up

A family of ferrets takes a trip to the grocery store where mom has trouble keeping up with the groceries, the cart, and the kids, but baby Edwin could help if he could just get someone to listen to his advice.
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Amelia Bedelia's first apple pie

While visiting her grandparents, literal-minded Amelia Bedelia finally learns, despite some mishaps, how to bake an apple pie.
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Loose tooth

A young child experiences a loose tooth for the first time and eagerly waits for it to come out.
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