Dumb things become important when you're old. At least that's what Tom reckons: like living in a guarded gated community. When Tom meets Cleo the snake charmer, together they break out, discover a bull that hasn't become a hamburger, visit Tom's forbidden grandfather, and much more! Ages 8+
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2003 CBCA SHORT LIST
Audience
For children
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Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers, 2003 shortlist