The Laughing Unicorn (Pearl #12)

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SKU: 9781761291999
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By Sally Odgers

Series: Pearl

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The Laughing Unicorn (Pearl #12) by Sally Odgers follows Pearl, who can’t stop laughing! However, whenever she laughs, Pearl’s accidental magic causes chaos, upsetting the creatures of the magical meadow, including Olive and Tweet. Can Pearl control her giggles and make it up to her friends?... Read More

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Pearl can’t stop laughing! But whenever she laughs, Pearl’s accidental magic causes chaos and it’s making the creatures of the magical meadow upset. Including Olive and Tweet! Can Pearl control her giggles and make it up to her friends?

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The Laughing Unicorn (Pearl #12) by Sally Odgers follows Pearl, who can’t stop laughing! However, whenever she laughs, Pearl’s accidental magic causes chaos, upsetting the creatures of the magical meadow, including Olive and Tweet.

Can Pearl control her giggles and make it up to her friends?

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761291999

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Press

Contributors:

Illustrated by Adele Thomas

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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