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Zero believes he is a hero, yet the other counting numbers regard him as worthless. Their dismissal is challenged when a crisis involving Roman numerals threatens the numerical world. With wit and courage, Zero steps up and becomes the unexpected savior, proving that greatness can come from the most unlikely places.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joan Holub
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