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Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead, But..

by Elvira Woodruff (1992)

About this book

Marty receives a surprising reply when he writes a letter describing his spirited but sick grandfather to Napoleon Bonaparte.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreDear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead, But.. Lead Character

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