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The Race of the Century

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4 out of 5
Based on 19 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
With Barry Downard's zany photographs, this is a rip-roaring take on the timeless tale of the tortoise and the hare. Tom Tortoise challenges Flash Harry Hare, and it becomes a media event extraordinaire--the race of the century! But while Flash Harry gets distracted signing autographs for his adoring fans, stopping for photo ops, and snacking, Tom Tortoise keeps going, slowly and steadily, to win ... More
Book Information
PublisherSimon and Schuster Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-101416925090
ISBN-13978-1416925095
Publication Date01/08/2008
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About Barry Downard (Author, Illustrator) : Barry Downard is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Barry Downard include The Race of the Century, Carla's Famous Traveling Feather and Fur Show, and The L... more
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