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Cricket has always listened to her mother's stories about a hidden room painted by an enigmatic artist. When her mother suddenly vanishes, Cricket believes finding the secret room could be the key to making her return. Determined, she embarks on a quest that takes her through wilderness adventures, camping, and encounters with runaways, in search of the elusive space that might hold the answers she seeks.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jo Watson Hackl
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