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When Zachary Beaver Came to Town is a novel for young readers that blends historical context of World Warβ―I with everyday life in a Texas town. The story focuses on friendship and the difficulties that arise from family dynamics, the effects of war, and the social challenges of obesity and overweight teens in a close community.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kimberly Willis Holt
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