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When a newcomer enrolls at school, classmates spread rumors that he is a dreaded bully. As the students confront their fears, they discover that the student’s reputation is untrue, teaching a lesson about how appearances can be deceiving and bravery can come from unfamiliar places.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mike Thaler
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