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In "Shop Talk," a boy recounts his enjoyable visit to a bustling barbershop, detailing the people he meets, their interactions, and the distinct flavor of the conversations that set this setting apart from ordinary everyday chatter.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Juwanda G. Ford
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