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What Did the Author Find in a Junk Shop?

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What did the author find in a junk shop?

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The author found a nineteenth century roll-top desk in the junk shop. It was made of oak. It was in a very bad condition. The roll-top was broken into several pieces. One of the legs was clumsily mended and there were scorch marks down one side. The author bought it in order to restore it

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Chapter 1.1: The Best Christmas Present in the World - Comprehension Check [Page 10]

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Chapter 1.1 The Best Christmas Present in the World
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