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This third book in rick yanceys lauded series was called perfect by rick riordan, and james patterson said that the action is fast, furious, and nonstopand so is the fun. The extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp, for young readers, and the highly effective detective, for adults. The extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp alfred kropp, book 1 by rick yancey book cover, description, publication history. Alfred kropp is an overweight, underachieving teen whose main goals in life consist of getting his learners permit and dating amy pouchard.
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The extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp flashcards. Through a series of dangerous and violent misadventures, teenage loser alfred kropp rescues king arthurs legendary sword excalibur from the forces of evil. Yanceys knights lack the melancholy poetry of their ancestors. But after alfred unwittingly delivers the sword into. The extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp by carlo isaw. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of rick yanceys the extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp. The extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp ebook by rick. But after alfred unwittingly delivers the sword into the hands of a man with enormo. Sites like sparknotes with a the extraordinary adventures of alfred kropp study guide or cliff notes. Both books are set in knoxville, tennessee, where rick lived for ten years before returning to florida. Some of the quotes have page numbers given for reference if needed.
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