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Gonna Roll the Bones

Joe Slattermill is about to experience a night he will never forget. Tired of his decrepit house, he leaves his wife and mother behind and sets out for a night at The Boneyard. Joe has a knack for dice throwing and figures he can take on any opponent. But can he win when the stakes are raised, and it's his life he's gambling for?

Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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