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A Near Thing for Captain Najork
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4.8 out of 5
Based on 31 Ratings and 9 Reviews

Book Description
Tom is happy with his new Aunt Bundlejoy Cosysweet who is delighted to be asked to join him in his latest invention, a jam-powered frog. When the frog hops past Captain Najork's window Tom does not expect to be chased by a pedal powered snake, complete with the Captain and his hired sportsmen, bent on revenge. As Tom, the Captain and Aunt Fidget Wonkham-Strong Najork all converge on a nearby girls... More
Book Information
PublisherDavid R Godine
BindingPaperback (7 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-101567923232
ISBN-13978-1567923230
Publication Date10/01/2006
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About Russell Hoban (Author) : Russell Hoban is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Russell Hoban include Baby Sister for Frances, Baby Sister for Frances, Birthday for France... more
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About Quentin Blake (Illustrator) : Quentin Saxby Blake CBE (born December 16, 1932 in Sidcup) is a British cartoonist, illustrator and childrens' book author. He was educated at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School. He sketched his f... more
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