BRAVE MARGARET

Robert D. San Souci, , illus. by Sally Wern Comport. . S&S/Aladdin, $6.99 (42pp) ISBN 978-0-689-84850-6

"The heroine strikes a blow for womankind in this high-spirited tale set in ancient Ireland," said PW. "Comport uses dark and rugged pastels and varying perspective to capture the drama of Margaret's adventures." Ages 5-10. (Feb.)

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