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Alexander McCall Smith: IMG The Courage of Others

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I have recently written a novel about life in England during the Second World War. I felt some concern before I tackled this theme — the War... Continue »
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    La's Orchestra Saves the World

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The Table Where Rich People Sit

by Byrd Baylor

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

"We're poor", Mountain Girl insists at a family meeting around their homemade kitchen table. Her parents, who love the outdoors and their independent way of life, disagree. And as her family attempts to calculate the value of the desert hills, the colors of blooming cactus, and the calls of eagles and great horned owls, Mountain Girl realizes that she, too, knows they are rich beyond measure. Full color.

Synopsis:

As her family attempts to calculate the value of the desert hills, the colors of blooming cactus, and the calls of eagles and great horned owls, a young girl--who has been led astray by the family's lack of material wealth--realizes what really matters. Color illustrations.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689820083
ill.:
Parnall, Peter
Author:
Parnall, Peter
Illustrator:
Parnell, Peter
Author:
Baylor, Byrd
Author:
Parnell, Peter
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks
Subject:
Nature
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Family life
Subject:
Wealth
Subject:
Social Situations - Values
Subject:
Table setting and decoration
Subject:
Nature & the Natural World - General
Subject:
Social Issues - Values
Copyright:
1998
Edition Description:
B221
Series:
Aladdin Picture Books
Series Volume:
A271
Publication Date:
July 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
32
Dimensions:
10.01x8.03x.11 in. .27 lbs.
Children's Book Type:
Picture / Wordless
Age Level:
07-10
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