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What did the carpenter buy?

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The carpenter bought a strange piece of wood.

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Chapter 9.2: Pinocchio - Pinocchio [Page 160]

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NCERT English - Marigold Class 4
Chapter 9.2 Pinocchio
Pinocchio | Q 1. | Page 160

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