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Description
Dodsworth does as little work as he can, collecting items from a junkyard and placing them in his thrift store for sale, until he happens upon a pink refrigerator that spurs him to do much more with his life.
Quick Summary
Dodsworth the thrift-store owner discovers that one wildly out-of-place pink refrigerator sparks a side of him he never knew existed, turning his lazy junkyard life into something unexpectedly amazing. Kids will giggle at his ridiculous treasure-hunting schemes and cheer as this goofball transforms into a determined inventor who actually finishes what he starts. If your kid loves the wacky humor and heart of "The Stinky Cheese Man" or "The Other Side of the Story," they'll adore this quirky tale about unexpected ambition. Perfect for kids ages 5-8 or grades K-3, especially reluctant readers who enjoy short chapters with silly pictures.