Mary Blount Christian, Author MacMillan Publishing Company $11.95 (179p) ISBN 978-0-02-718490-7
Christian's reputation rests solidly on over 50 books for children, all written with the grace and insight that distinguish this story. In 1948, Ginny Ruth Grover is 12, living with her mother in economically depressed Clemmons, Tex., pop. 287....
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Mary Blount Christian, Author Puffin Books $3.95 (192p) ISBN 978-0-14-034169-0
When aspiring musician Gideon Bullock's best friend commits suicide, the young man must deal with painful memories while continuing to pursue his musical goals. Ages 10-up. (Apr.)
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Mary Blount Christian, Author, Marc Tolon Brown, Illustrator Puffin Books $4.95 (4p) ISBN 978-0-8037-0438-1
An exuberant Easy-to-Read story of the swamp monsters yelled at during a cookout who decide to run away to the wild, wild West. Ages 4-8. (October)
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Mary Blount Christian, Author, Christian, Author, Dirk Zimmer, Illustrator Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing $12.95 (43p) ISBN 978-0-02-718251-4
One hot day in Boston , 1636, Goody Sherman discovers that Piggy Pig has escaped from her pen. When foolish Captain Keayne finds the animal, he puts her in the pound. Since Piggy Pig's litters have always brought the poor Shermans money, Goody works
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Mary Blount Christian, Author, Christian, Author, Laszlo Kubinyi, Illustrator Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing $13.95 (64p) ISBN 978-0-02-718477-8
This spirited fictionalized biography of a trapper/trader who joined Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery at age 18 is embellished with the friendly hyperbole of the American tall tale. Its swiftly paced narrative vibrates with the excitement of...
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Mary Blount Christian, Author, Christian, Author, Jane Dyer, Illustrator Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing $11.95 (56p) ISBN 978-0-02-718520-1
Dyer's exceptionally vivid watercolors highlight a new work by veteran Christian, author of the Sebastian (Super Sleuth) series, who tells five stories in this clever Ready-to-Read. Penrod Porcupine is a pint-sized Tom Sawyer in tennis shoes. When...
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Mary Blount Christian, Author, Christian, Author, Jane Dyer, Illustrator Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing $11.95 (56p) ISBN 978-0-02-718550-8
At the close of the endearing Penrod's Pants, Griswold Bear is heading off for a long winter snooze. So now that it's spring, Penrod Porcupine is ready to roll up his sleeves and start cleaning. A photo session (without film in the camera), a near-di
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Mary Blount Christian, Author, Christian, Author, Jane Dyer, Illustrator Aladdin Paperbacks $3.95 (56p) ISBN 978-0-689-71340-8
Aided by Dyer's vivid pencil and watercolor illustrations, Christian offers five stories in this Ready-to-Read about Penrod Porcupine and his put-upon pal, Griswold Bear. PW relished the misadventures of this ``pint-sized Tom Sawyer in tennis shoes.'
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Blount Mary Christian, Author, Mary Blount Christian, Author, Lisa McCue, Illustrator Aladdin Paperbacks $2.5 (0p) ISBN 978-0-671-63253-3
The dog detective takes the case when his master's car is stolen. Ages 7-10. (February)
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