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When the Alden brothers and sisters see a renowned pop star judging the local 'Pop Star Sensation' auditions, they think it’s just another school event. The judge disappears, leaving the children to track her trail through the buzzing mall. Their sleuthing wits and teamwork lead them on a thrilling hunt that mixes romance, music, and mystery.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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