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Valentine’s Day brings a fresh crush to the Malloy household between Beth and Josh Hatford, while brotherly teasing and sibling curiosity deepen their ties. Caroline Malloy wants to know what love feels like and finds herself drawn into the brothers’ scheming. Meanwhile, big sister Eddie, a sixth‑grade scientist, is focused on her project for the school fair, only to learn the Hatford brothers will try to steal her idea when the plan goes into action. With startling attention‑getting stunts from dare‑devil Caroline and a last‑minute trick from Eddie, the day of the fair and the celebration of love collide in a chaotic and humorous escapade.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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