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Knapsack:

Because it isn't cool to carry a purse.

Besides, it makes little sister scream when you take her Hello Kitty bag.

This is not just any ol' knapsack either, this one is tied to a golf club. Just in case, on his adventure, there is time to play the front nine.

The contents of the sack are:

• a toy train - for a quick, magical escape
• green power sticks - in case a boy's energy level runs low (like that would happen)
• and toy gun - to battle big brother who is pretending to be a bad guy
• and a set of keys - in case he comes across a locked door.