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When a mischievous warthog headed for the Oldwick Zoo refuses to be predictable, her wandering treks lead her far beyond the suburbs, bringing the rival towns of Oldwick and Quimby together. As the animals explore, the sides shift and neighborhood borders blur. Children learn that humor and cooperation can bridge even the sturdiest divide, while the animals discover that friendship begins with a simple act of compassion.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Wende Devlin
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