The Basketball Mystery

by Gertrude Chandler Warner · 1999

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The Aldens investigate when the new coach of their community basketball league has her Most Valuable Player trophy stolen.

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mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thissportssportsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrens

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