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Name: Squib
Author: Nina Bawden

Squib follows a group of twelve‑year‑old friends who encounter a mysterious small boy believed to have no name. Together they embark on a quest to discover who he truly is, exploring themes of friendship and identity as they navigate the ordinary and the extraordinary in their world.

First publish date: 1971

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Nina Bawden

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