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Thistlefinch

A goat owned by Peter, known for its mischievous behavior.

minor

Also known as The bold Thistlefinch, Poor Thistlefinch, the jolly Thistlefinch

First appearance: ii with the grandfather

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GRGrandfatherGRGrandmotherHEHeidiPEPeterSNSnowhopperTHThistlefinch

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See Thistlefinch in ii with the grandfather