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Pineapple Place is an invisible street that moves from city to city, a place where its inhabitants remain at the same age forever. When nine‑year‑old Jeremiah grows bored and reaches out to the outside world, he uncovers the town’s hidden mechanics and the fragile balance that keeps its residents unchanged. As he navigates the tension between curiosity and the need to preserve his home, Jeremiah faces choices that could alter the very nature of Pineapple Place.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Anne Lindbergh
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