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When a clever chameleon discovers that the world’s best pickle recipe is hidden away, he embraces the thrilling role of a spy. With clever disguises and daring adventures, he must track down the formula before it falls into the wrong hands, all while navigating the perils of espionage and the delight of delicious preservation.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Diane Redfield Massie
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