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When Karen lends a very expensive doll to a sick friend, she worries that she may not recover the beloved toy. The story centers on the relationship between the two girls, the trust in friendship, and the fear of loss tied to a treasured doll.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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