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by pete9012S »
First edition: 1957
Publisher: Daily Express
Illustrator: various
Category: One-off Annuals
Genre: Mixed
Type: Annuals
The Very Fat Conker
Story: Specially Written
A great little story which does not seem to have been reused in too many other books.
It can be read for a short time here:
The Very Fat Conker:
https://www.docdroid.net/pdCQRRL/the-ve ... r-1957-pdf " A kind heart always brings its own reward," said Mrs. Lee.
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by Anita Bensoussane »
Thanks, Pete. I had that story in Storytime Book (Dean & Son) as a youngster. The ending is unusual - quite nostalgic.
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