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After discovering that Tuesday McGillycuddy’s mother, the renowned author Serendipity Smith, has disappeared, Tuesday and her loyal dog Baxterr set out on a magical adventure. Their journey leads them into a mysterious, unpredictable place where stories originate, blending adventure with fantasy as they seek to bring Serendipity home.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Banks, Angelica
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