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The Golden Goose

by Dick King-Smith · 2003

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Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long can they keep Joy a secret?

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From beloved author Dick King-Smith comes the heartwarming story of a magical golden goose perfect for beginning readers.

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Genre
fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 128 pages

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