children's writings, american

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children's writings, american

The fence was too high

1994
Oliver is frustrated that he cannot see over the fence around his back yard, until another year passes and he finds that he has grown.

Discovering friendship

1994
When Kimberly, who is hearing impaired, joins her sixth-grade class, Samantha befriends her and learns sign language.

The penny doll

1994
Martie buys a special doll at a flea market.

Kids explore the heritage of western Native Americans

1995
Native American children teach others about their culture through real-life stories and drawings about their history, music, and everyday life.

Bright Eyes and the buffalo hunt

1995
Although the scouts could not locate any buffalo, a young Dakota Indian girl finds an enormous herd just in time for the last big hunt before the winter.

The half & half dog

1988
Scorned and ridiculed for his unusual appearance, a dog, half of which looks like a golden retriever and half a Scottie, begins a search for acceptance and a sense of self-worth.

America's children

real-life stories and poems about children, past and present
1992
Collection of stories, poems, and letters describing growing up in America.

Patulous, the prairie rattlesnake

1991
As Patulous, a hungry rattlesnake, searches for prey, he must also escape the claws and fangs of his own enemies.

Oliver and the oil spill

1991
Young Oliver and his mother are among a group of sea otters rescued from an oil spill.

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