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During a town art contest in Greenfield, the Boxcar Children mingle with local artists and the gallery owner to learn about creative expression. Their curiosity is sparked when they discover a mysterious note that hints the gallery might conceal stolen or counterfeit artwork. Their investigation leads them to uncovering the true story behind the contested pieces.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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