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Julia opens her house to all lost and homeless animals and mythical beings—cats, trolls, ghosts, dragons, and more. As the newcomers settle in, she discovers that a balanced arrangement requires each creature to have a chore, ensuring harmony and cooperation within her whimsical household.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Ben Hatke
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