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| Author | Andrew Clements |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Things Not Seen |
| Genre | Young adult fiction, science fiction |
| Publisher | Philomel Books |
Publication date | 2008 |
| ISBN | 978-0-399-24691-3 |
| OCLC | 216938211 |
| LC Class | PZ7.C59118 Tgv 2008 |
| Preceded by | Things Hoped For |
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