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Skinny Chancy, a lanky orphan, embarks on a perilous journey across the American Midwest with his new friend, a daring rascal. Together, they rely on their ingenuity and street smarts to outwit obstacles and foes. While striving to find Chancy’s family, they encounter a series of humorous and adventurous escapades that test their friendship and resolve.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Sid Fleischman
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