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Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, You're Wearing Us Out!
- Welcome to Partonville, Book 2
- Narrated by: Cynthia Darlow
- Series: Welcome to Partonville, Book 2
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 07-27-09
- Language: English
- Publisher: Recorded Books
Regular price: $24.49
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Reflecting the pace, the memories and the friendships of small-town America, Dorothy's faith-filled adventures will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone at the same time.
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A Fun Listen
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I love the characters and how the author develops them. The story line is full of humor, mixed with compassion and craziness.