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| Author | Simon Bartram |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Simon Bartram |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's |
| Publisher | Templar Publishing |
Publication date | 1 August 2002 |
| Pages | 32 |
| ISBN | 978-1-84011-445-4 |
| OCLC | 50099648 |
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