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The October ChildEleanor SpenceWinner1977

The October Child

by Eleanor Spence, illustrated by Malcolm Green

Good for
Ages 9 to 12
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Family, Feelings and big moments
Edition
Hachette Australia / 151 pages / ISBN 9780340605486
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