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In the bustling environment of their school, Yoko notices a trickle of mystery when her classmates start exchanging Valentine’s Day cards behind walls. The curious situation sets a light, heart‑warming scene of schoolyard intrigue and youthful surprises.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Rosemary Wells
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