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Name: The pushcart war
Author: Jean Merrill

In this spirited children’s fiction, a quarrel erupts between New York’s truck drivers and street pushcart peddlers. Their escalating dispute draws attention from city officials and the global community, highlighting the growing traffic woes that afflict modern urban life. Through playful dialogue and imaginative conflict, the story invites young readers to reflect on transportation challenges and the importance of cooperation in solving community problems.

First publish date: 1964

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Jean Merrill

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