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Leo, Beth, and Teasdale, three best friends growing up together, decide to give Leo's father a special birthday gift—a new wife. Their plan quickly spirals into an unexpected adventure when they learn of a missing heiress and join a perilous search to locate her. With clever clues, daring decisions, and the bond of friendship, the trio must navigate danger and uncover the truth before the heiress disappears forever.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Thomas McKean
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