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Name: The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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Author: Janet Stevens

📘 The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Janet Stevens

Three clever billy goats embark on a journey up the mountain. Their path is blocked by a big, ugly troll who dwells beneath a bridge. With quick wit and teamwork, the goats outsmart the troll and cross safely.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Janet Stevens

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