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by Donald Crews

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

It's getting late. So seven children decide to take the shortcut home, even though that means walking along the train tracks when they've been told to always take the road. They look, they listen, and the coast seems clear. Just when there's no turning back, the train appears. Here it comes! WHOO-WHOO! Full color.

Review:

"Beautifully crafted from cover to cover".(--Booklist (starred review))

Review:

"An out of the ordinary drama set forth with uncommon artistry."(--Publishers Weekly (starred review))

Synopsis:

The train tracks ran right by Bigmama's house in Cottondale, and the children were warned to stay off the tracks. But one night they were late, and the tracks were a shortcut, so they started off. And when there was no turning back, they heard the train coming.

About the Author

Donald Crews is the renowned creator of many celebrated children's books, including the Caldecott Honor Books Freight Train and Truck. He and his wife, Ann Jonas, live in New York's Hudson River Valley.

Donald Crews es el conocido creador de muchos y famosos libros para niños, como los Libros de Honor Caldecott Tren de carga y Truck. Él y su esposa, Ann Jonas, viven en el valle del río Hudson en Nueva York.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780688135768
Author:
Crews, Donald
Publisher:
Greenwillow Books
Author:
by Donald Crews
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Ethnic - African American
Subject:
Afro-americans
Subject:
Railroads
Subject:
Afro-Americans -- Fiction.
Subject:
People & Places - United States - African-American
Subject:
Trains
Subject:
African Americans
Publication Date:
September 1996
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from P to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
40
Dimensions:
8.00x10.00x.19 in. .35 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08

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