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Story Stats

Rating: 5
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5
Page count: 8
Categories: Tall Tale
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Author

Nick
Engler

Appeared in

Cricket Magazine Vol 7, Num 3, Nov 1979

Story Summary

Gordon wants to by a scythe from the Liar but it will be a test of wits since Gordon knows the Liar is bound to come up with a tall tale as to why he can't sell the scythe with a hard winter comin' on.