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Ruthie's Gift

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, Author, Dave Kramer, Illustrator Yearling Books $4.5 (176p) ISBN 978-0-440-41405-6

""Brisk packing, affectionate humor and an unforgettable heroine distinguish this first novel, set in 1916 Indiana,"" said PW in a starred review. An eight-year-old girl struggles to be the young lady everyone expects her to be in a houseful of boys. Ages 7-12. (Oct.)
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Reviewed on: 10/04/1999

Release date: 10/01/1999

Genre: Children's

Hardcover - 150 pages - 9780385325257

Prebound-Sewn - 150 pages - 9780606174763

Paperback - 176 pages - 9780440414056

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