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Frank spends his summer in the bustling city of New York with his friend Kendra and her family after a sudden trip to their apartment. While staying with the Darlings, the two teenagers bond as they roam the streets, visiting museums, restaurants, and other iconic landmarks in a playful scavenger hunt. The adventure brings them closer in the urban backdrop of Manhattan.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Paula Danziger
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