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Age Range
7 - 9
Grade Level
2nd - 4th
ISBN
9780545888608
Themes
fiction

Anna and Banana: Anna, Banana, and the Monkey in the Middle

Written by Anica Rissi
Sweet, simple chapter books explore the trials and cheers of elementary school friendships, featuring Anna, her wiener dog Banana, and best friends Sadie and Isabel.
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Age Range
7 - 9
Grade Level
2nd - 4th
ISBN
9780545888608
Themes
fiction
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