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A quiet Thanksgiving at Grandma’s house seems destined for routine chat and long sandwiches for 12‑year‑old Gavin. But his cousin Rhonda has other plans: together they chart a playful escape to the backyard swing set, turning the ordinary day into a quest full of sweater‑worn dogs, gentle aunts, and the comic challenge of lugging around gnarled, grown‑up obstacles. With a lighthearted tone, the tale captures the warmth of family ties while celebrating the small rebellions that give holiday moments their sparkle.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Mark Fearing
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