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"Comic Stories" by Roger McGough is a lighthearted compilation of children's fiction that showcases the author’s playful use of language. The tales are set in an English backdrop and weave together themes of hitchhiking adventures and pickpocketing mischief, all delivered with a distinctly humorous tone.
The book invites young readers into a world of fun and curiosity, encouraging imagination while exploring everyday adventures and the mischievous side of human nature.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Roger McGough
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