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    Can You Smell Burning?
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    Can You Smell Burning?

    By Karen Fainges

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    About this ebook

    Ever had one of those days when your car is nearly totalled by a flying cow and the only clothing you can find during a house fire is an old robe that doesn't close in front? Well misery loves company, so join Karen Fainges as she journeys through some of the moments in her life that didn't seem as funny at the time. Here is a family that live in "interesting times".

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWriters Exchange E-Publishing
    Release dateOct 14, 2012
    ISBN9781922066497
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