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Name: Alfie gets in first
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Shirley Hughes

When Alfie accidentally locks his mother and baby sister, Annie Rose, outside, he struggles to reach the latch. The whole neighborhood joins forces to open the door and bring them back inside. The story showcases community spirit and the cleverness of children in a cooperative rescue.

First publish date: 1981

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Shirley Hughes

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