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When a restless orphan flees the orphanage, he finds himself hiding with a band of bank robbers. The unlikely situation gains him televised fame, turning him into an accidental hero. Throughout the story, he navigates a series of humorous escapades that test his resilience and wit, all set against the backdrop of motion‑picture and television adventures.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Walter G. Oleksy
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