The Stone-Faced Boy
Paula Fox / Author, Charles Fox / Author, Donald A. MacKay / Illustrator
The talented author tells the story of a boy who hides behind a straight face. Ages 9-12. (April)
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Reviewed on: 03/31/1987
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