Books like Arthur's Thanksgiving (Arthur Adventure Series) by Marc Brown
When Arthur is selected to direct and cast the school’s Thanksgiving play, he quickly discovers that all his classmates prefer starring roles. Though everyone wants to be a hero, no one is willing to take on the mischief‑prone Turkey. Arthur must find a creative solution to balance the cast and bring the production to life.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marc Brown
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