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In a small European town threatened by a leaking dike, a brave young boy takes matters into his own hands. Using imagination and courage, he blocks the hole and prevents disaster, showing the strength of a young hero and the importance of truth in family and community. The story highlights intergenerational relations and the role of storytelling in preserving history.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lenny Hort
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