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Set in the Boxcar Children world, the Alden family—four adventurous siblings—take on a mystery involving a missing person. Their determination and teamwork guide them through clues and challenges to uncover the truth.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gertrude Chandler Warner
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