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In "New Found Land," a mysterious fireball serves as a gateway between the boys’ world and a parallel reality. English boy Sam and American friend Alex traverse the American continents, encountering Native American tribes, Viking invaders, and Aztec societies as they strive to reach California. The novel continues the adventures begun in "Fireball."
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sam Youd
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