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After their mother disappears, two brothers arrive at a mobile‑home park near a derelict amusement park to stay with a relatives. The boys quickly discover clues that draw them into a dangerous hunt, turning the park and its shadows into a thriller of mystery and adventure. Their quest tests their resilience and brotherly bond in a setting where every ride waits for the next step toward danger.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Willo Davis Roberts
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