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    Peter and the Milkman's Horse
    Peter and the Milkman's Horse
    Peter and the Milkman's Horse
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    Peter and the Milkman's Horse

    By John M Hartley

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    Based on recollections of a 1950s childhood, this is the story of how a young boy's friendship with a milkman's horse brings an unexpected bonus.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn M Hartley
    Release dateOct 25, 2015
    ISBN9781311587503
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