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When a boy and a girl stumble upon a cryptic diary, they instantly become the target of a curious group determined to acquire the book at any cost. Their discovery sets off a series of suspenseful events as they navigate danger and intrigue while trying to protect the diary.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Georgess McHargue
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