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Shrek

Joe Stillman

What if an ogre who loves solitude finds his world turned upside down by a crowd of magical creatures, an annoyingly cheerful donkey, and a princess with a shocking secret? Shrek is a hilarious, heartwarming adventure about breaking stereotypes, facing dragons, and discovering that true love doesn't always come in a shiny package. With action, humor, and a twist on every fairytale trope, this story will make you laugh, cheer, and believe that even the unlikeliest hero can find his happily ever after.

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sighed / saɪd /verb

to emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, fatigue, or resignation

Shrek closed his eyes and sighed deeply.

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grinned / ɡrɪnd /verb

to smile broadly showing one's teeth

Donkey grinned.

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widened / ˈwaɪdənd /verb

to become larger in width or extent

Donkey's grin widened.

broadenedexpandedstretched

growled / ɡraʊld /verb

to make a low, guttural sound in the throat, often indicating anger or annoyance

Shrek growled under his breath.

snarlgrumblemuttersnort

trotted / ˈtrɒtɪd /verb

To move at a pace faster than a walk but slower than a run, typically by a horse or other four-legged animal

The donkey trotted up beside him.

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narrowed / ˈnæroʊd /verb

to partially close the eyes, often as a sign of suspicion, anger, or intense focus

Farquaad's eyes narrowed as Shrek approached.

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muttered / ˈmʌtərd /verb

to speak in a low, indistinct voice, often in irritation or to oneself

Shrek muttered.

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Shrek / ˈʃrɛk /noun

The name of a fictional ogre character in the animated film 'Shrek'

Most people would have found the place disgusting—but for Shrek, it was perfect.

ogrecharactermovie

tightened / ˈtaɪtənd /verb

became or made something become firm, stiff, or tense, often due to emotion

Shrek's jaw tightened.

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frowned / fraʊnd /verb

to contract the muscles of the forehead or eyebrows to show displeasure, sadness, or concentration

Shrek frowned as he looked up at the enormous castle.

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roared / rɔːrd /verb

to emit a loud, deep, prolonged sound, typically expressing anger or power

The dragon roared and shot a burst of fire.

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muddy / ˈmʌdi /adjective

Covered in or full of mud

The path was muddy after the rain.

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