Fred Fenton on the Track; Or The Athletes of Riverport School
Allen Chapman
Publisher: Krill Press
Summary
Allen Chapman was one of the many pseudonyms used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate to publish popular kids books.
Available since: 01/26/2016.
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