Quentin Blake
Author
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 x 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
Seven washerwomen, sick of their work, go on an uncontrollable rampage, only to meet their match in seven very dirty woodcutters.
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Description
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Description
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English
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English
Description
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