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Turkey and takeout

Explains what is needed to put on a play, and provides the script for a Thanksgiving-themed play. Maddy adores Thanksgiving—family, Grandpa's mashed potatoes, even a treasure hunt and roasting marshmallows—tradition is everything. But this year, her parents have different plans. Can Maddy learn to love her favorite holiday in a new way?

Audience
childrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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