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When a robbery rocks her quiet cul‑de‑sac, thirteen‑year‑old protagonist Amy, an aspiring bridge designer, takes on the role of amateur detective. Determined to clear her friend’s name, she follows clues, tests suspects, and brings the mystery to a satisfying conclusion.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Jay Williams
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