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George, a gentle stegosaurus, meets Twin siblings Joan and Joey Brown at their mother’s ranch in Cricket Creek. Together, they embark on a series of comedic misadventures as George’s earnest enthusiasm leads them into trouble, yet ultimately helps them protect their family farm.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Evelyn Sibley Lampman
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