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Lot 12 by N. E. Hall, book cover

Lot 12

The House Built From an Empty Lot

Book 1 of the Junior Contractor Stories, an illustrated chapter book for ages 8-12, written by a real commercial construction estimator. One illustration opens every chapter. Raymond Cordero and the Junior Contractor crew of Sam, Maya and Rex turn an empty lot into a house. Each book stands on its own, and they read best in order.

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Ages: 8 to 12
Series: Junior Contractor Stories, Book 1
Author: N. E. Hall
Publisher: Moriches Bay Press, Moriches, NY

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