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    <body><![CDATA[LOVED this. It is more episodic than full narrative, but one could make an argument that the climax is when Traction Man is faced with the one challenge that he may not be able to overcome—the all-in-one knitted green romper suit and matching bonnet (made by Granny). With the help of his faithful ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/47955652">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book recounts the very funny adventures of an action figure named &quot;Traction Man.&quot;  The illustrations are fantastic.  This is an unusual book, and I could see it appealing particularly to boys who aren't finding topics that interest them in more traditional children's books.<br/><br/>2...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71796553">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was hilarious and inventive!  I totally remember making up stories for my dolls and how all the inanimate objects came to life and became part of their &quot;adventures&quot; just like Traction Man and his trusty pet, Scrubbing Brush.  I felt about eight years old again reading these books...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/40832037">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[What a boy hook for the K-2 set! The adventures of Traction Man, an action figure and his sidekick, scrubbing brush. I love the descriptions of his outfits. Growing up with brothers who had GI Joes, the clothes were important and they were so much more fun than Barbie. I'm looking forward to the seq...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/59444693">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Traction Man, an action figure a boy receives for Christmas, has adventures with his pet, “Scrubbing Brush,” rescuing the Dollies, defeating the Mysterious Toes, and more in this fun and energetic look at imaginative play. Detailed, brightly-colored illustrations show the humor in Traction Man...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/16137962">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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