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In "A Traitor Among the Boys," the Hatford siblings are determined to cultivate goodwill toward their neighbors, the Malloy girls, after a New Year's resolution. However, the hatreds between the two families persist, as the boys continue a war of practical jokes, turning everyday life into a series of humorous encounters that test their resolve and their friendship.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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