The boy who did not like television
Rui Zink
When a mother and father realize their son does not like television, they take him to many experts, but it is their son who shows them the answer to the problem.
Read Time: ~0.4 hr
The secret keeper
by Anna Grossnickle Hines (1990)
About this book
Unhappy to be the only one in his house without Christmas secrets, Joshua is relieved when Grandma comes and helps him have some secrets of his own.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe secret keeper Lead Character
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