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Adam, a young resident of Vermont, is excited for the "big surprise" his family has planned for him. Expecting a humming bicycle, he discovers something far stranger: a live llama becomes part of his household. The story follows Adam's bewildered reactions, the family's warm adjustment to the new four-legged friend, and the adventures that ensue as they learn the joy of sharing room with an unusual housemate.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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