Tom Fobble's Day Macmillan he joined the army to

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Never trust fairy tales

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Tom Fobble's Day Macmillan he joined the army toWhen his sled is "Tom Fobbled" by another boy, William's grandfather makes him another from an old oak loom. Item Description: This copy has some discolouration to the dust jacket and a price mark on the inside of the front flap. There is some shelf wear and discolouration to the page block.