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The pumpkin runner follows the journey of an Australian sheep rancher who devotes his energy to eating pumpkins. When he decides to enter a race from Melbourne to Sydney, he faces indifference and laughter from onlookers. Yet his steadfast determination and unique habits drive him forward, inspiring readers to celebrate individuality and perseverance in the face of doubt.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Marsha Diane Arnold
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