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When a babysitter finds herself and her three spirited charges confronting a group of kidnappers, they must rely on wits, teamwork, and quick thinking to outsmart their unexpected captors. This engaging children's story blends suspense and protective guardianship into an accessible narrative for young readers.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Willo Davis Roberts
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