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Name: The case of the hungry stranger
Author: Crosby Newell Bonsall

📘 The case of the hungry stranger by Crosby Newell Bonsall

In this beginner‑level children's story, Wizard and his companions are thrown into a puzzling chase when a blueberry pie goes missing. Their curiosity and teamwork lead them to devise a clever plan to catch the mischievous thief, turning a simple condition into a delightful mystery adventure.

First publish date: 1963

Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers

Authors: Crosby Newell Bonsall

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