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National ambassador for young peoples literature, appointed by the librarian of congress for calendar years 2008 and 2009. Funny business by jon scieszka overdrive rakuten overdrive. The stories in this book are hilarious and ideal for an engaging family read aloud. Jon scieszkas guys read initiative was founded on a simple premise. Funny business, the first volume in jon scieszkas guys read library of great reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse. Jon scieszka, born september 8, 1954, flint, michigan, u.
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