Books like Beyond the Western Sea (Escape From Home / Lord Kirkle's Money) by Avi
1. The Escape From Home
2. Lord Kirkle's Money
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Avi
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