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When cousin Alice runs for mayor of their small town, the Boxcar Children are drawn into a race that smells of political intrigue. Their curiosity leads them to uncover possible tricks and deceptive strategies that could sway the outcome. As the children dig deeper, they learn about the importance of civic duty and the power of honest leadership while protecting their own family's honor and the town’s future.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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