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📘 The Marvelous Inventions of Alvin Fernald by Clifford B. Hicks

Despite the help of the Pest, some amazing inventions, and his best friend, Shoie, Alvin still wonders whether even he can solve the Huntley mystery.

First publish date: 1960

Authors: Clifford B. Hicks

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