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Found 4 from your keywords: subject="Humorous stories"
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Matilda
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Roald DahlQuentin Blake

Matilda is a modern classic that follows the life of Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary young girl with a sharp mind and a love for books that far exceeds her age. Unfortunately, she is stuck with parents who do not appreciate her talents and a tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who rules her school through fear. When Matilda discovers she possesses telekinetic powers, she decides to tak…

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1
ISBN/ISSN
9780141371436
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x + 233 hlm.; ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
Series Title
English Fiction
Call Number
823 DAH m
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The Giraffe and The Pelly and Me
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Roald DahlQuentin Blake

The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me is a delightful and rhythmic tale about Billy, a young boy with a dream of owning a sweet shop. His life takes an exciting turn when he discovers that an old, abandoned building has been transformed into the headquarters for the "Ladderless Window-Cleaning Company." This unique company consists of a Giraffe with an extendable neck, a Pelican (Pelly) with a retra…

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1
ISBN/ISSN
9780141371450
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viii + 73 hlm.; ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
Series Title
-
Call Number
823 DAH t
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The Magic Finger
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Roald DahlQuentin Blake

The Magic Finger is a whimsical yet thought-provoking fantasy story narrated by an eight-year-old girl with an extraordinary power. When she sees people treating animals cruelly, her "Magic Finger" takes over, flashing a beam of energy that transforms the offenders. Her neighbors, the Gregg family, love hunting for sport despite her protests. After one particularly frustrating encounter, the gi…

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1
ISBN/ISSN
9780141371467
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viii + 57 hlm .; ilus.; 13 x 20 cm
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-
Call Number
823 DAH t
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The Pet
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Catherine EmmettDavid Tazzyman

The Pet is a darkly comedic children's picture book that explores the classic theme of "being careful what you wish for." The story follows Digby, a spoiled and demanding boy who is never satisfied with his pets. After rejecting a series of increasingly exotic animals—from guinea pigs to gorillas—Digby finally demands the ultimate pet: a "heavy-duty" creature that ends up teaching him a les…

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1
ISBN/ISSN
9781509895311
Collation
ilus.; 23 x 28 cm
Series Title
Story Book
Call Number
823 EMM t