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Arthur eagerly awaits a weekend visit from his friend Brain, hoping for adventures and fun. When the visit begins, however, Brain starts to act like an ideal, well-behaved companion, making Arthur question what it means to truly be a friend.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stephen Krensky
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