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Four children, accompanied by a cat and a dog, embark on a series of adventurous relocations. First, they live in a tree, then on a raft, followed by a cave, and finally at the seashore. Each dwelling offers unique experiences and lessons as they discover the advantages and drawbacks of their transient homes.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Liesel Moak Skorpen
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