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The Last Little Blue Envelope follows 17‑year‑old Ginny Blackstone as she abruptly leaves her home in New Jersey for London. After her aunt—an artist who has recently died—assigns her a series of enigmatic tasks, Ginny learns that a stranger claims to have the letters that were stolen. Faced with inexplicable twists and a sudden transatlantic adventure, Ginny must navigate a web of interpersonal intrigue, swindling, and the legacy of her aunt’s artistic pursuits.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Maureen Johnson
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