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Jonah D. Krock finds himself in a series of funny escapades as he tries to keep his banana habit a secret from an eccentric neighbor who is convinced that Jonah has a fixation on the fruit. Through misunderstandings and clever tactics, Jonah navigates the challenges of keeping his routine hidden while dealing with the neighbor’s relentless curiosity.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Florence Parry Heide
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