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Name: Gila monsters meet you at the airport
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Author: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

📘 Gila monsters meet you at the airport by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

When a family uproots from New York to the American West, a young boy’s skepticism and rural myths collide with his new surroundings. Facing curious locals, rugged landscapes, and unexpected wildlife, he slowly rewrites his assumptions and discovers the surprising charm of frontier life.

First publish date: 1980

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

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