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The Aldens stop by a friend’s drive‑in theater for a night of movies under the stars and snacks in the car. But during the show, the sound system starts playing loud music, and a pair of employees seem to be keeping a secret. The children’s curiosity leads them into a playful investigation characteristic of the Boxcar Children stories.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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