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In a tight‑knit fishing village, young Benny, along with his siblings, stumbles upon a cunning swindler. Using his keen curiosity and quick thinking, Benny leads a daring investigation that brings the crook to justice.
First publish date: 1965
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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