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In this children’s tale, the cunning Anancy teams up with the quirky Mr. Dry-Bone to win the affection of Miss Louise. Their humorous attempts to make her laugh set the stage for a playful competition filled with magic, legends, and animal characters.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Fiona French
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