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"Abartma Tozu" (The Exaggeration Powder) is a popular contemporary Turkish children's book written by . While it is categorized as children's literature, it is widely appreciated by adults for its sharp social commentary and humor. Core Premise & Plot
The story is set in a fictional town where the inhabitants mistakenly use "exaggeration powder" instead of baking powder in their breads, cakes, and pastries. As a result, they develop a "disease of exaggeration" that transforms their peaceful lives into a series of absurd competitions.