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Set along a sunny seashore, the story follows friends Gwen and Jill as they plan to defeat the weekly sandcastle contest champion. Their enthusiasm and teamwork are continually challenged by a series of unexpected mishaps, keeping the competition up in the air as the girls strive to build the ultimate seaside masterpiece.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Elizabeth Levy
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