The Incredible Book Escape

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After a young girl gets locked in after hours at a Los Angeles public library, several book characters come to life and help her try to find a way out.

Released: Jun 3, 1980

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Quinn Cummings

P.J.

Ruth Buzzi

Mrs. Page (voice)

Penelope Sudrow

Myra (voice)

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