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Why did the camel live in the middle of the desert? - English Honeydew

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Why did the camel live in the middle of the desert?

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The camel lived in the middle of the desert because it did not want to work. It ate sticks, thorns, and prickles, and when anybody spoke to it, it said “Humph!” and nothing more.

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Chapter 1: How the Camel Got His Hump - Comprehension Check [Page 3]

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Chapter 1 How the Camel Got His Hump
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