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Petu Pumpkin: Tooth Troubles

by Arundhati Venkatesh

Ages 6–9Indian author

The Gap Club has challenged the Fourth Standard to a football match, but they can't practise without a ball, and the ball depends on Petu's wobbly tooth falling out in time. A funny chapter book about friendship, teamwork and losing your first teeth. hOle Books series.

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Author
Arundhati Venkatesh
Age
Ages 6–9
Type
Funny, School, Sports, Chapter Book
Language
English
Publisher
Duckbill Books
Readers rate it
4.33 / 5 on Goodreads
In India
Available

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👫 Making friends🌸 Body image or growing upHumourTeamworkTeam spiritSportsIndian authorAsian authorSouth Asian5–7 years7–9 years9–12 years

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