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The summer ended, but their story isn't over. Sequel to "The Kids Aren't Alright".
The kids are back for another adventure, but this time they're spending summer vacation in Dusty Valley, California, a small desert town where tumbleweeds outnumber people. But when Finn finds out that his family's hometown is in danger of being destroyed by a mysterious real estate agent, the kids must uncover the secret at the heart of Dusty Valley and save the town before it's gone for good.
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