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Sarah Stewart, Author, David Small, Illustrator Sunburst Books $6.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-374-44394-8

In this ""blithe yet affectionate portrait of a woman whose life centers on reading,"" said PW, ""Small's airy illustrations charm with historical touches and soothing pastel hues."" All ages. (Sept.)
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Reviewed on: 08/30/1999

Release date: 09/01/1999

Genre: Children's

Hardcover - 40 pages - 9780374343880

Hardcover - 30 pages - 9781845074944

Paperback - 40 pages - 9780312384548

Prebound-Other - 40 pages - 9780613228824

Paperback - 32 pages - 9780374443948

Prebound-Sewn - 40 pages - 9781613832097

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