Strider
Beverly Cleary. HarperCollins, $5.99 (176pp) ISBN 978-0-380-71236-6
Two boys share custody of a dog in this sequel to the Newbery Award winner Dear Mr. Henshaw . Ages 8-12. (Sept.)
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Reviewed on: 08/31/1992
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