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Picture Books

Edward and the great discovery by Rebecca McRitchie and Celeste Hulme
Call Number: PIC F MCR
ISBN: 9781925059007
Although he comes from a long line of archaeologists, Edward has never discovered anything. Then one rainy night, he stumbles upon what could be his first great discovery.

Discovery can encompass the experience of rediscovering something that has been lost, forgotten or concealed.

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