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On a relaxed afternoon, two brothers, feeling restless, turn their boredom into adventure by constructing and piloting an airplane together. The story captures their creativity, teamwork, and the thrill of flight in a concise, engaging narrative suitable for young readers.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Peter Spier
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