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Originally Posted by mrscoach
I know there were lots of differences in the first book between the UK and US versions, but it was my understanding that things were left alone for the rest, maybe other than spelling. I know jumpers appeared in book 2, and there wasn't a huge cry that they were wearing a type of dress (one US interpretation of the word).
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I read the British versions a while ago, and the most confusing thing I remember seeing was "dust bins" (or just "bins") instead of trash/garbage can. That one always got me. Some of it was worded a bit strangely to my American ear, but it was all quite understandable.