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Gumble's Yard follows four English children who, after being abandoned by their foster parents, set up a new home in an empty warehouse. While adjusting to their new life, they encounter the activities of an organized criminal gang. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the challenges faced by children who have been left behind.
First publish date: September 30, 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: John Rowe Townsend
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