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When August Brown moves from a small town to Washington, D.C., the new ten‑year‑old faces the challenges of fitting into a big city and a new family. His adjustment is eased by a unique group of seven children who live in Pineapple Place—a peculiar house where they remain invisible to everyone except August. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of a first‑year in the capital, teaching August that home and friendship can be found in unexpected places.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Anne Lindbergh
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