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The Grinch hates Christmas and decides to spoil it for the people of Whoville. This humorous story shows there is more to Christmas than lots of food and presents.
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CHRISTMAS! "
Taken from the Junior Novelisation adapted by Louise Gikow adapted by Coleen Degnan-Veness Based on the motion picture screenplay written by JEFFREY PRICE & PETER 5. SEAMAN Based on the book by Dr. Seuss Level 4 Series Editor: Melanie Williams
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"Oh hello, Mayor," said Lou. "Were your boys up Mount Crumpit?" "No, not my boys," said Lou. "NOBODY in Who-ville visits the Grinch!" Then he smiled and said, "This Christmas is the 1000th Whobilation, Who-ville's happiest day! And to celebrate, all stores will be open one more hour!"
"But they're open 24 hours a day already" said one Who. "Days will be 25 hours long from now on!" Drew and Stu ran to the stores.
"Dad, who's the Grinch?" Cindy-Lou asked when the mayor left.