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Set in 1942, the novel follows brothers Robert and Elliot as they stay with their grandparents in Rhode Island. While exploring family history, they encounter a German artist whose presence raises questions of espionage during the war. The story intertwines themes of family, mystery, and the shadow of World War II.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Janet Taylor Lisle
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