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A Modern Aladdin
Howard Pyle
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"And you know that I am not your rich uncle from the Americas?"
Oliver nodded his head once more.
The other began laughing. "Come," said he; "you are frightened. But I am not so bad as[Pg 26] you take me to be, or Gaspard either, for the matter of that, though he has strange habits. Also you saw what he did last night?"
For the third time Oliver nodded his head. His throat grew tighter and tighter, and he felt as though he would choke.
"Very well," said the other. "Then you understand that Gaspard and I are not to be trifled with. We are. . . Read More
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A delightful and entrancing story for children to wonder and adults to ponder! :)
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Gentle British Bedtime Story
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So fun and whimsical!
This book is no plot, just vibes.
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