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In the cramped, frosty confines of the Shivers household, each family member mysteriously vanishes from inside the refrigerator—one by one. The surviving members band together to uncover the secret behind the cold, magnet‑laden disappearance. Through playful suspense and inventive clues, the story explores family bonds, curiosity, and the magic of everyday appliances, all wrapped in a lighthearted, approachable tone for juvenile fiction readers.
First publish date: October 19, 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Fran Manushkin
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