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Name: Someone for Mr. Sussman
Author: Patricia Polacco

📘 Someone for Mr. Sussman by Patricia Polacco

In this charming juvenile tale, Jerome’s Bubbie is renowned for her matchmaking prowess. Yet she struggles to find an appropriate match for the fussy Mr. Sussman, leading her into a heartfelt quest to help him discover love.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Patricia Polacco

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