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Set in the small town of Learning, Vermont, "Soup in the Saddle" follows Soup and Rob as they anticipate the annual Miss Kelly Day honoring their teacher. When danger looms—putting Miss Kelly's safety at risk— the boys must act quickly to prevent catastrophe and protect their community.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robert Newton Peck
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