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Mary Beth doesn't quite fit in with her family of ogres. She's not green. She's not gross. She's not scary. But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be...
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Move over, Shrek -- there's a new family of ogres in town in this hilarious modern fable about finding your voice.
Move over, Shrek -- there's a new family of ogres in town in this hilarious modern fable about finding your voice.
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Mary Beth doesn't quite fit in with her family of ogres. She's not green. She's not gross. She's not scary.
But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre.
This hilarious modern fable about belonging and finding one's voice is sure to entertain readers of all ages.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781250369963
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 June 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Feiwel and Friends
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Janie Bynum
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Kelly DiPucchio is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 30 stories for children. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold more than one million copies worldwide, and have appeared on Good Morning America, The Oprah Show and The View. Kelly travels the country speaking to kids about the importance of kindness, overcoming adversity and personal empowerment. She lives in southeastern Michigan with her growing family which includes three crazy dogs and one perfect grandchild. Visit her at kellydipucchio.com
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