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The Hallo-wiener

By Dav Pilkey
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Oscar is short, like all dachshunds, and the other dogs make fun of him. On Halloween, he takes on more ridicule than ever in his hot-dog costume, and he gets more tricks than treats. But one brave act on Halloween makes Oscar a first-rate hero, proving... Read More
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Oscar is short, like all dachshunds, and the other dogs make fun of him. On Halloween, he takes on more ridicule than ever in his hot-dog costume, and he gets more tricks than treats. But one brave act on Halloween makes Oscar a first-rate hero, proving that a little wiener can be a real winner!

Discover how Oscar’s courage transforms him into a true hero in The Hallo-wiener by Dav Pilkey.

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ISBN: 9781761649486

Publisher: Scholastic Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scholastic Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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