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Name: Buster
Author: Denise Fleming

Buster lives happily on his own by the side of the family home when his new roommate arrives. Betty, a curious cat with a mischievous streak, lives with the family, causing Buster to worry his routine will be disrupted. As the days go by, Buster learns to face his fear of cats and discovers that even a dog can make friends in unexpected ways.

First publish date: 2003

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Denise Fleming

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