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Rumpus Ridge, Wisconsin, is famed for possessing the world’s largest ball of string, a symbol of the town’s community spirit. When a nearby town thefts this celebrated treasure, the residents of Rumpus Ridge unite, crafting a clever plan to reclaim their cherished possession and restore their collective pride.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Arthur Geisert
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