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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Page 74
... Guinness . " Because he is stout . " Unk was the old one with patches of fur gone and one ear bent like a wonton . " And the talky one ? " DeeDee asked . " That's Miss O , " Colin said , without explaining the name . “ And this one is ...
... Guinness . " Because he is stout . " Unk was the old one with patches of fur gone and one ear bent like a wonton . " And the talky one ? " DeeDee asked . " That's Miss O , " Colin said , without explaining the name . “ And this one is ...
Page 97
... Guinness was his cat or hers , and they offered a free bag of cat food to anyone whose cat weighed more then Guinness ' twenty- two pounds . Bumble was promised to the postman , whose name was Rick . He had to wait until Saturday ...
... Guinness was his cat or hers , and they offered a free bag of cat food to anyone whose cat weighed more then Guinness ' twenty- two pounds . Bumble was promised to the postman , whose name was Rick . He had to wait until Saturday ...
Page 102
... He answered his own question , pointing at DeeDee . " Such customers you have sent me , Miss DeeDee . Mrs. Joon , and Mr. Farley down there . The Zimmers , the druggist . Even the post- man . And myself , I have Guinness . " 102.
... He answered his own question , pointing at DeeDee . " Such customers you have sent me , Miss DeeDee . Mrs. Joon , and Mr. Farley down there . The Zimmers , the druggist . Even the post- man . And myself , I have Guinness . " 102.
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