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Scooter, Maryellen’s beloved dachshund, always reminds her family with his steady appetite and friendly presence. When he skips dinner one evening, Maryellen’s concern turns into an adventure: she searches the familiar streets of Daytona Beach, encounters odd occurrences, and ultimately follows leads that take her all the way to the Cape Canaveral rocket launchpad. Along the way, Maryellen’s friends and family help her navigate unfamiliar territory and solve the mystery of Scooter’s disappearance.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jill Alison Hart Culby
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