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Quirky and endearing, Kalish's straightforward and unsentimental recount of her childhood in Iowa has lessons for anyone pining-even a little bit-for a less complicated time. Head cheese, anyone?
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The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
alihay, January 1, 2011
A great story with wonderful characters. Funny and touching.Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits on an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression by Mildred Armstrong Kalish
alihay, March 8, 2008
Quirky and endearing, Kalish's straightforward and unsentimental recount of her childhood in Iowa has lessons for anyone pining-even a little bit-for a less complicated time. Head cheese, anyone?(3 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Prep: A Novel by Curtis Sittenfeld
alihay, March 8, 2008
Compulsively readable. A clear and insightful look into the world of a teenager looking for her place in an unfamiliar world. Great book club choice.(8 of 17 readers found this comment helpful)