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In "Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business," Johanna Hurwitz explores the everyday adventures of siblings Nora and her brother. Living in an apartment house, they confront the hurdles of maintaining personal space, making friends, and finding local play spots, all within the vibrant backdrop of city and town life.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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