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In a story that blends family dynamics with mystery, the Alden siblings find themselves defending an elderly woman's animal shelter from a developer intent on demolishing it. Joined by the steadfast children of the Boxcar community, they confront the threat, using wit and courage to safeguard the shelter’s pets and the house itself. Together, they illustrate the power of unity, loyalty, and compassion in protecting home and wildlife.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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