Otis Spofford: Book Review

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Title: Otis Spofford
Pages:191
Characters: Otis, Stewy, George, and Ellen
Settings: A school, Otis’ house, and a frozen lake In this book, there was a boy named Otis Spofford, and here are some things you should know about him. He was a show off, and a pest, but occasionally, a kind boy. Otis Spofford is also an annoying, yet lovable, class clown. His best friends were named Stewy and George, and they would always hang out with him. Lastly, he would always get in trouble, but rarely never suffer any harsh consequences until one particular

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