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The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!
Comic trouble in Centerburg
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Comic trouble in Centerburg
In Centerburg, unusual situations are part of everyday life: a doughnut-eating contest offers a hundred-dollar prize, a house goes up in a day, and Homer Price faces four bandits with his wits and pet skunk. These episodes bring together small-town settings, comic complications, and a resourceful young lead. The book’s appeal rests on the variety of its predicaments and the inventive ways Homer responds, making it a collection of lively adventures rooted in an eccentric community.
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The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!
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