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Mallory McDonald wants a purse she can’t afford, and her mom isn’t willing to buy it for her. Determined to get the bag, Mallory launches her own business—starting from scratch and learning how to earn money. As her shop succeeds, she discovers that financial success brings unexpected challenges and new responsibilities.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Laurie B. Friedman
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