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In "Chameleon the Spy and the case of the vanishing jewels," young readers follow the clever spy Chameleon as he outwits a phony prince and princess responsible for robbing the jewels of Beantown’s citizens. The tale blends adventure and detective work suitable for middle‑grade readers.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Diane Redfield Massie
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