The Search for GrissiEleven-year-old Peter feels uncomfortable at home and school after his family moves to Brooklyn, until his search for his sister's missing cat opens up a new life for him. |
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... Since our house is old , some of the doors are hard to shut really tight . I heard Dad talking to someone when I passed the master bedroom and figured it was Mom . When I found her in the kitchen , I kidded her 41 4 Butch.
... Since our house is old , some of the doors are hard to shut really tight . I heard Dad talking to someone when I passed the master bedroom and figured it was Mom . When I found her in the kitchen , I kidded her 41 4 Butch.
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... talking to a bunch of old friends who had a lot to say back . You could hear that slender cat with the Sia- mese voice over all the rest of them , even though the others were singing up a chorus around Colin's legs . As we watched ...
... talking to a bunch of old friends who had a lot to say back . You could hear that slender cat with the Sia- mese voice over all the rest of them , even though the others were singing up a chorus around Colin's legs . As we watched ...
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... d had when he walked away . Even with the light still on and the sound of Mom and DeeDee talking upstairs , I felt bleak and lonely there in the basement hall by myself . The Message DeeDee has never been an early riser . 80.
... d had when he walked away . Even with the light still on and the sound of Mom and DeeDee talking upstairs , I felt bleak and lonely there in the basement hall by myself . The Message DeeDee has never been an early riser . 80.
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