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Name: Mr. Mysterious & Company
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Sid Fleischman

📘 Mr. Mysterious & Company by Sid Fleischman

In the 1880s, the Mysterious family—a troupe of traveling magicians—hitch a wagon across the western deserts and plains of the United States. Their performances weave magic into ordinary towns, while the family navigates the challenges of frontier life, strengthening their bonds and leaving town after town with wonder, suspense, and the enduring allure of their spells. As their journey stretches towards the Pacific, young readers discover the power of family, adventure, and the thrill of the unknown.

First publish date: 1962

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Sid Fleischman

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