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In this charming children's tale, Towser the dog discovers that the kingdom is plagued by the ominous Terrible Thing. With quick thinking and courage, he devises a clever scheme to rid the realm of the menace, proving that even a loyal pet can become a hero.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tony Ross
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