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Libby, a 12‑year‑old girl, spends her summer at her aunt’s old bungalow on Cape Cod. The seaside setting provides a backdrop for family time, exploration, and the simple joys of a child’s summer in New England.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Catherine Woolley
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