'The Adventures of Shay Mouse: The Mouse from Longford'
| By: | Patrick McCabe |
| Publisher: | Galway Arts Centre Ltd |
| Published: | October 2013 |
| Pages: | 60 |
| Categories: | Children |
| Language: | English |
| Available as: | Paperback |
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An engrossing children's tale.
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