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If Carl Hiaasen set one of his novels on a residential stretch of boundary line between British Columbia and Washington, or if Richard Russo's characters had relatives in the Pacific Northwest, the result might be something like Jim Lynch's Border Songs. Continue »

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    Border Songs

    Jim Lynch

The Little Engine That Could

by Watty Piper

The Little Engine That Could Cover

ISBN13: 9780448400716
ISBN10: 0448400715
Condition: Standard
Dustjacket: None
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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Everyone loves The Little Engine That Could, that classic tale of the determined little engine that, despite its size, triumphantly pulls a train full of toys to the waiting children on the other side of a mountain.

Review:

"Both faithful fans and newcomers will enjoy this triumphant ride and eagerly climb aboard for repeat excursions. " Publishers Weekly

Synopsis:

"A good example of pioneer feminist lore, with girl engine as 'hero'".--Publishers Weekly. The classic story of optimistic thinking that has delighted generations of children. Full-color illustrations.
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About the Author

Watty Piper's classic The Little Engine That Could has delighted and encouraged children for more than seventy years.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780448400716
Author:
Piper, Watty
Publisher:
Grosset & Dunlap
Illustrator:
Hauman, George
Illustrator:
Hauman, Doris
ill.:
Hauman, Doris
ill.:
Hauman, George
Author:
Hauman, Doris
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Railroads
Subject:
Transportation
Subject:
Locomotives
Series:
Little Engine That Could
Series Volume:
91-9
Publication Date:
August 1990
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
4.32x4.75x.36 in. .18 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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