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Shannon, a young resident of 1880s San Francisco, teams up with her friends to launch a book‑drive aimed at supporting the town’s newest public library. Amid the excitement of collecting volumes, they stumble upon an unexpected mystery. Their quick thinking and cooperation help them solve the puzzle, bringing their diverse neighborhood closer together and highlighting the spirit of shared discovery.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
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