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E.J., a clever spy, is on a mission to uncover a secret that Olivia has been protecting for a client. As he digs deeper, he must navigate clues and danger to reveal the truth behind Olivia’s mysterious concealment.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
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