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111 pp.
| Kids Can |
March, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-1-55453-160-8$16.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-55453-161-5$6.95
(3)
1-3
Illustrated by
Joseph Kelly.
Likable boy-next-door Martin learns a few more lessons about family and friends in two episodic stories. In "Keyboard," Martin eventually comes around to supporting his mother's enthusiasm for music--despite her lack of talent. In "Rope" he recognizes true courage when his sometimes-friend Laila joins the all-boy Junior Badger scouts. Lively black-and-white illustrations round out these engaging tales.