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    The Pushcart War
    The Pushcart War
    The Pushcart War
    Audiobook5 hours

    The Pushcart War

    Written by Jean Merrill

    Narrated by Mark Hammer

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    About this audiobook

    This irresistibly funny tale of the conflict between New York City's pushcart peddlers and truck drivers is the best satire of war ever written for children. With captivating warmth and humor, The Pushcart War teaches young listeners invaluable lessons about the strategies, politics, and consequences of war.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 20, 2014
    ISBN9781490639161
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    • 5/5
      The Pushcart War was very delightful. I loved every part of it. I highly recommend it.
    • 5/5
      loved it funny sad to leave the book when it is done but all in all recommend also recommend THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER and SOUNDER both are books