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Hairy Maclary, a small black dog, roams the streets with his canine companions. Together, they face the constant threat of a local tomcat who keeps them on edge. The story unfolds in a rhythmic, rhymed style that captures the playful tension between the brave dogs and the mischievous cat.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lynley Dodd
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