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You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Railroad! (Revised Edition)
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From the edition on hand, You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Railroad! (Revised Edition) by Ian Graham feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2014 • Scholastic Library Publishing • 32 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2014 • Scholastic Library Publishing • 32 pages • ISBN 9780531211786.
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