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At the heart of an inner‑city community in Harlem, four friends decide to step into the role of landlords. They use their newfound positions to uplift their neighborhood, striving to create a better living environment for those around them.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Walter Dean Myers
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