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Name: McDuff comes home
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Rosemary Wells

When McDuff the West Highland Terrier goes missing after a playful chase with a bunny, his family and friends embark on a heartwarming quest to guide him back to his cozy home. The story celebrates friendship, perseverance, and the bond between dogs and their human companions.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Rosemary Wells

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