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When a tragic fire destroys the school of Dawn’s pen pals, the young protagonist takes charge. Rallying her classmates, she organizes a fundraising campaign to support the survivors. Once the funds are gathered, Dawn rewards the donors with a convivial sleepover, bringing together friends and neighbors in a shared celebration of community and resilience.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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