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On Guard

(1997)
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Anxious to prove himself in a family where everyone seems to be carefree or confident, Mickey takes up fencing lessons. After much practice, he's now ready to actually duel with someone and win an "Olympic Medal" given out at school for the student who is best at something. Mickey just wants to do something well enough to win and to overcome his fears. Will he ever find his place?


Genre: Children's Fiction

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