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Mango Allsorts excels in karate and chess, yet a new challenge awaits when Bambang, a determined not‑a‑pig, finds himself lost amid the rush of the city. Their chance encounter turns into a heartfelt friendship filled with thrilling adventures and the simple pleasures of banana pancakes.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Polly Faber
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