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In this children’s tale, Benny eagerly anticipates the arrival of a new neighbor, envisioning a new friendship. When he discovers that the newcomer is a girl, his expectations shift, prompting him to confront and reevaluate his preconceived notions of friendship and gender roles.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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