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Author: Sid Fleischman

📘 The Trouble Begins at 8 by Sid Fleischman

The Trouble Begins at 8 presents the life of Mark Twain in a format suitable for young readers. The book highlights key events in Twain's early years and offers a brief overview of his major works and legacy as an iconic American author.

First publish date: 2008

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Sid Fleischman

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