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In the quiet town of Sassafras Springs, Eben McAllister, a local librarian, embarks on a quest to find a place that has all seven wonders of the world, the real ones. He discovers a remote cabin that houses the Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs, and soon becomes embroiled in a plot to steal the treasures for a greedy man. This tale, infused with the charm of a Southern belle and the excitement of a family adventure, is a delightful romp through an authentic Southern town.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Betty G. Birney
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