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Set in a racially mixed neighborhood, the story follows two sisters who live across the hallway from each other and become inseparable friends. Their bond is challenged when one girl receives a troubling gift—a pair of black‑and‑white illustrations—leading to an unexpected and uncanny turn in their lives.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Mary Stolz
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