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The story follows nine‑year‑old Wynnie as a curious, unexplained package appears on her doorstep before her tenth birthday. What begins as a surprising delivery unravels into an enticing mystery adventure, inviting readers to follow Wynnie’s sleuthing and problem‑solving as she uncovers clues and solves the puzzle.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Faye Couch Reeves
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