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Baboon
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The strongest signal here is a focused reading experience that should reveal its intent quickly once you start browsing. Taken together, it reads like a compact read that should get to its point quickly.
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In this catalog, Baboon by Kate Banks lands as a focused backlist selection with a clear entry point for curious readers. On-file edition details point to 2004 • Sunburst • 32 pages, a decent clue for how big a commitment this copy is.
Edition on file: 2004 • Sunburst • 32 pages • ISBN 9780374404734.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Quick read.
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