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Rich Mitch follows eleven‑year‑old Mitch who wins $250,000 in the Dazzle‑Rama Sweepstakes, leaving his life in a whirlwind of changes. Facing newfound wealth and the responsibilities that come with it, Mitch navigates the challenges of sudden fortune while learning valuable lessons about family, friendship, and the true meaning of wealth.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
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