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The Gaskitt family’s ordinary day turns into a whirlwind of mishaps: a baby disappears inside a supermarket cart, the twins’ teacher behaves strangely, and a wandering bird tries to hypnotize the family cat. Amid these chaotic events, the mischievous siblings navigate the challenges with wit and camaraderie, turning each surprising encounter into a lesson in resilience and imagination.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Allan Ahlberg
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