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In the small town of Pinecrest, the disappearance of a new puppy named Ginger, a lively Scottish terrier, changes the lives of the Pye children. When a mysterious man in a mustard yellow hat appears at the local grocery store, the children become enchanted by him and his peculiar world. The man's dog, a large golden retriever, is believed to have a magical power that makes people feel loved and safe.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Eleanor Estes
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