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Name: Where the Wild Things Are
Rating: 4.153061224489 (98 reviews)
Author: Maurice Sendak

📘 Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

Max, a mischievous child who finds himself sent to bed without supper, sails into a fantastical realm where fierce creatures roam. There, he assumes the role of their monarch, exploring themes of imagination, behavior, and adventure.

First publish date: 1963

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Maurice Sendak

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