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The latest tale from Deckawoo Drive—and New York Times best-selling creators Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen—is a balm for young worrywarts facing the unknown.Welcome back to Deckawoo Drive for a sixth endearing installment in the companion series to Kate DiCamillo’s New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Frank Endicott is a worrier. He worries about lions, submarines, black holes, leprosy, and armadillos. He lists his worries alphabetically in a notebook and suffers vivid nightmares that even a certain neighborhood pig can’t dispatch. When he accompanies Eugenia Lincoln on an errand to duplicate a key at her favorite dark and dusty thrift shop, Frank earns fresh cause for alarm. Odd Buddy Lamp, the shop’s proprietor, has sent them home with the original key and its copy. Can Frank come to terms with the mystery without buckling under his mounting dread? With a little help from friends (old and new), hot cocoa, and some classic short stories read aloud, the prognosis is good.

In the enchanting world of Deckawoo Drive, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, Franklin Endicott, a curious and adventurous boy, stumbles upon a mysterious third key. This key unlocks a hidden realm, revealing portals to different worlds and extraordinary creatures.

Accompanied by his loyal dog Argo, Franklin embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of the third key. Along the way, he encounters a captivating cast of characters, each with their own unique stories and quirks. From the cryptic Mrs. Calloway, who holds the key to the past, to the mischievous Mr. Elegante, who seeks to exploit the key's power, Franklin navigates through a web of intrigue and adventure.

As Franklin delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a forgotten history and a looming threat that endangers the very existence of Deckawoo Drive. With courage and determination, he must decipher riddles, overcome obstacles, and confront his own fears to save his beloved home and the extraordinary beings that inhabit it.

Kate DiCamillo's "Franklin Endicott and the Third Key: Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Six" is a captivating tale that weaves together elements of fantasy, mystery, and humor. With her signature wit and charm, DiCamillo transports readers of all ages to a realm where imagination reigns supreme.

Join Franklin and Argo on their exhilarating journey through hidden realms, encounter extraordinary creatures, and unravel the secrets of the third key. Discover the magic and wonder that await within the pages of this enchanting story.