Books like Ralph's Secret Weapon by Steven Kellogg
When Aunt Georgiana, a quirky guardian, believes her nephew Ralph has the potential to become a sea‑serpent charmer, she encourages him to pursue this unusual skill. Equipping himself with a secret weapon, Ralph embarks on a humorous adventure that blends friendship, imagination, and the thrill of the unknown.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Steven Kellogg
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