Betty Doll.Polacco, Patricia BETTY DOLL. Il. by author. ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-399-23638-4. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Philomel phil·o·mel n. A nightingale. [Alteration (influenced by French philomèle) of Middle English phylomene, from Medieval Latin philom Books, 2001. Unp. $16.99. Anyone who has lost someone special will be touched by this true story of a daughter who inherits Betty Doll, her deceased mother's special treasure. As she recalls her mother's life, Trisha sees the days as a rich tapestry. Trisha envisions her mother's arms encircling encircling (en·serˑ·k her even after she has passed into "the long journey ahead." Betty Doll is the spirit of family that we desire to hold onto forever. Polacco's book brings tears as well as happy memories of time shared with family. Ages 9 up. Reviewed by Maria Bickel, Cornwall-Lebanon School District, PA |
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