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Oggie Cooder, a quirky fourth‑grader, is determined to attend his neighbor Donnica Perfecto’s birthday pool party despite a flood of obstacles. A strict list of rules, a hunt for the perfect gift, and a bathroom‑locked juggling bear test his resolve. Together with friends and neighbors, Oggie navigates friendship, eccentricities, and the buoyant excitement of a community celebration.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Sarah Weeks
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