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When an eleven‑year‑old girl decides to start her own lending library in New York City, she hopes to rival the colossal New York Public Library. The project quickly spirals into a series of comic misadventures—she finds herself navigating prankster friends, book battles, and the chaos of a small commercial collection that turns into a full‑blown community spectacle. In the process, the young entrepreneur learns the value of sharing knowledge, the complexities of library logistics, and the unexpected friendships that can arise from a simple idea.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Sheila Greenwald
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