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In a trio of heartwarming tales, Buster the dog overcomes his bashfulness to make new friends, uncovers a unique ability that sets him apart, and partners with a determined girl named Phoebe to stop a group of garbage bandits.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lisze Bechtold
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