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Lina, the Aldens' next-door neighbor, is convinced that hidden treasure lies in her attic. She enlists the Boxcar Children to help her dig it up. While the children dig through clues and obstacles, they discover that they are not the only ones after the treasure, adding danger and excitement to their adventure.
First publish date: May 2004
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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The Finders Keepers Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner

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