Books like The Offcomers by Elfrida Vipont
Two American children, reluctant to join their English cousins for Christmas at their Lake District farm, overcome the language barrier, team up in a mountain rescue, and find they are all pleased with their holiday together.
First publish date: 1967
Authors: Elfrida Vipont
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