One day, Bearnard the bear and Gertie the goose were reading Bearnard's Book. "I wish you had your own book too, Gertie," said Bearnard. Thus begins Bearnard's quest to write Gertie a book. But Gertie wants danger and excitement -- complete with dragons, volcanoes, and rampaging monsters -- while Bearnard just wants his friend to be safe. What will become of Gertie's story?
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