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unexpected consequences

Books about unexpected consequences for readers of all ages.

Cover of June 29, 1999

June 29, 1999

David Wiesner

Ages 5–9science and experimentationcuriosity

Cover of Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware

Kelly Rogers

Ages 9–14suspensemystery

Cover of The Ransom of Red Chief

The Ransom of Red Chief

O. Henry

Ages 9–14humorcleverness

Cover of Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash

Trinka Hakes Noble, Steven Kellogg, Steven Kelloff

Ages 4–8adventurehumor

Cover of The ire of Iron Claw

The ire of Iron Claw

K. R. Hamilton

Ages 8–12adventurehumor

Cover of Curious George Gets a Medal

Curious George Gets a Medal

H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

Ages 4–8curiosityadventure