Whoppers: Tall Tales and Other LiesThis collection of the audacious yarns and lies that are part of our folklore tradition is outrageous enough to please the most demanding young liars.-- H. |
Contents
HARD LYING | 11 |
ORDINARY THINGS | 22 |
FANCY CLOTHES AND NARROW ESCAPES | 46 |
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