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1) The puppy who wanted a boy

Author

Thayer, Jane

Language

English

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JEF - Dog Day (Children)

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When Petey the puppy decides that he wants a boy for Christmas, he discovers that he must go out and find one on his own.

2) The popcorn dragon

Author

Thayer, Jane

Language

English

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Though his hot breath is the envy of all the other animals, a young dragon learns that showing off does not make friends.

3) Part-time dog

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

[2004]

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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A homeless little dog finds supper at one house, a comfortable couch at a second, and breakfast at a third.

4) Gus was a friendly ghost

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

1962.

Language

English

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A ghost and a mouse have a summer house all to themselves while the folks are away for the winter.

5) The blueberry pie elf

Author

Thayer, Jane

Language

English

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Elmer, an elf who cannot be seen by people, finds a way to tell them how they can thank him for all the help he gives them.

6) Gus loved his happy home

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

1989.

Language

English

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Gus the ghost neglects his housecleaning chores while Mr. Frizzle is on vacation and fears that this dereliction of duty will cause him and his animal friends to lose their home with Frizzle.

7) Gus was a Christmas ghost

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

[1969]

Language

English

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Gus, the Christmas ghost, tries to help unfriendly Mr. Frizzel have a happy Christmas Eve.

8) Gus was a Mexican ghost

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

1974.

Language

English

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The adventures of Gus the ghost who takes a trip to Mexico.

9) Gus was a gorgeous ghost

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

1978.

Edition

First edition.

Language

English

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Gus determines that ghosts needn't always wear white.

10) Quiet on account of dinosaur

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

1964.

Language

English

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The dinosaur Mary Ann finds has trouble adjusting to the noise of the twentieth century.

11) Gus and the baby ghost

Author

Thayer, Jane

Pub. Date

1972.

Language

English

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Gus, the ghost, and Mr. Frizzle, the museum keeper, have a difference of opinion about the baby ghost abandoned on the museum doorstep.

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Jane Thayer

1) The puppy who wanted a boy

2) The popcorn dragon

3) Part-time dog

4) Gus was a friendly ghost

5) The blueberry pie elf

6) Gus loved his happy home

7) Gus was a Christmas ghost

8) Gus was a Mexican ghost

9) Gus was a gorgeous ghost

10) Quiet on account of dinosaur

11) Gus and the baby ghost