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    "description": "<p>At Christmas time we all need a friend&hellip; Alfie and his kitten, George, have always known that a human is for life and not just for Christmas. So when George learns that one of the residents of Edgar Road has been taken into hospital, he realises it&rsquo;s up to him to provide some comfort at this difficult time of year. The only problem is that they now have a little puppy in tow &ndash; Pickles the Pug, who is convinced he can be a cat if only he sticks with his new found friends. As George tries to do everything he can to make the world &ndash; and its humans &ndash; happier, Alfie struggles to keep Pickles in check and out of trouble. Because even the best laid plans can be destroyed by a well-meaning &ndash; but mischievous &ndash; little puppy&hellip; The Sunday Times bestseller returns for a sixth book! Alfie and his mischievous kitten George are back for more adventures &ndash; this time with a puppy in tow&hellip; Join Alfie, George &ndash; and now Pickles &ndash; as they come to the rescue of some lonely souls. The perfect read for fans of James Bowen from the Sunday Times bestseller.</p>",
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