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Following the adventurous pattern of the Boxcar Children series, the Alden children arrive at Hope Harbor Mall to lend a hand to the cautious storeowner. While they're helping out with everyday tasks, they stumble upon clues suggesting that someone is tampering with the store’s merchandise shipments. Together, they must investigate the mystery and protect the mall’s customers from possible harm. Their investigative journey unfolds through clever sleuthing, teamwork, and the trust that characterizes the Boxcar Children’s adventures. In the bustling environment of a shopping mall, the Alden siblings discover that even familiar surroundings can hide secrets.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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