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Miss Parks, a new teacher, is devastated when her dear cat Autumn disappears during a storm. Together with her students, she embarks on a heartwarming search that leads not only to Autumn’s safe return but also to the promise of a brighter future.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia Polacco
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