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In "Not Norman," a young boy attempts to convince someone else to care for his disappointing pet goldfish. Through this effort, he discovers the true value of companionship and begins to cherish Norman for who he is.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kelly Bennett
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