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Eight-year-old Keely Raymond, known as Razor to his friends, moved with his parents and now lives in Marseille, France. He often stays with his friends at Madame Meaneval's extended care while his parents travel. One day a new kid, Kuhn Ling, arrives from Thailand and brings wonderful stories of pirates, kings, monsters and spies! Life is never the same after that for Razor and his friends! Razor and Remi (Razor's best friend, a girl from Venezuela) are entranced by Kuhn Ling's wonderful stories. One day Remi claims that Kuhn Ling is making the story up, that's when Kuhn shows her a shiny gold coin the size of a really big cookie! On the back of the coin is a map... perhaps a map to a real treasure!When the three kids begin their adventure they quickly meet Anant who is from India. He wears a white sheet on his head which he explains is a turban. Follow the adventures of these four kids as they outrun and outwit some of the toughest pirates, gangsters and bad guys you ever will meet! Copiously and lovingly designed illustrated with numerous maps of the journeys and interesting cultural materials.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald W.
Kruse lives
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dogs, Shania Tank (180 lbs!), Oscar, and Itchy Rat. In 1981 and 1982
Donald was totally disabled with an illness called vasculitis. With
nothing else to do while convalescing at home, he bought a typewriter and
a how-to book on typing. He enrolled in a home-study course for writing
children’s books and began writing and selling stories shortly thereafter.
Today his vasculitis is in remission and his passion for writing thrives.
His inspiration comes from his four grandchildren, all of whom
affectionately call him “Beba” (bee-ba)
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Donald W. Kruse's That's Not A Pickle
Series:
"The Funniest Green Thing Since
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Sometimes you can make friends in the most unlikely situation and
with the most
unlikely "person," if you only give friendship a chance.
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. . . what fun
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A hilarious and
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get a pickle! Recommended by Phyllis Diller, Robert Vaughn
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Foreword by Richard Simmons
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Did YOU know that
exercising can be a lot of fun? If you're a kid, then YOU need to eat right
and exercise daily, in order to remain healthy. But dieting and exercise don't
have to be boring. In fact, it can be a lot of fun! Read this book and find
out what this brother and sister did to help each other achieve and maintain a
healthy lifestyle. And laugh as hard as you want to, because laughter burns
calories and makes you feel happy! A new hilarious and
unforgettable tale about a boy and his pet frog, named Dill.
Other Children's Titles by Donald Kruse
The moose is one of my favorite animals; but, I'll take the tea! —
Betty White
A kid's story with a business tip.
Very funny! — Phyllis Diller
I can hear the kids giggle
now! —Tim Conway
 MOOSE
PEE AND TEA! by Donald W. Kruse
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DID YOU ever have a boring summer? Well, you're not alone! One hot summer, this little boy was
bored, too—until he came up with a solution! Read this hilarious story and
find out what he did to turn his boredom into a roaring good time—with
lots of FRIENDS! Lots of FUN! And lots of MONEY!
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Ragdolly's Love by Donald W. Kruse
Forewords by Alex Trebek and Robert Wagner
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Forewords by Alex Trebek and Robert Wagner. This is a story for listeners and
readers ages six and up about a little girl named Dolly who couldn't smile.
Beautifully illustrated throughout. The author will donate a portion of his
proceeds from this book to The Smile Train where these funds will give children
with a cleft-palate the 45-minute surgery they so desperately need.
Young Adult Titles by Donald Kruse
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Ghost of Wolverine Forest by
Donald W. Kruse
A SCARY STORY
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Horror, Ghosts, Witches. Dear Reader:
Read this book—if you dare—but be advised that if you do, I won't be
responsible IF:
You have nightmares.
You have trouble sleeping at night.
You're afraid to be home alone.
You become afraid of the dark.
You won't go near a forest.
You wish you had never read this book!
YOU, Dear Reader, have been WARNED.
Read this book at your own risk!
—The Author . . .
Spinosaur Island
by Donald W. Kruse
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Can Troy save his family, his girlfriend, his loved ones, and—indeed—the
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 Whiskers:
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A quiet and pleasant vacation of fishing, swimming and relaxing turns into a
horror for 17 year old Greg Nelson, his sister, and twin brothers. Greg thought
he could handle anything for the short time his parents were left him in charge
.He had not anticipated the terror beneath the surface of the lake.
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