Gilliland, Judith Heide. Strange birds.GILLILAND, Judith Heide. Strange birds. Farrar, Straus & Giroux Farrar, Straus & Giroux Publishing company in New York City noted for its literary excellence. It was founded in 1945 by John Farrar and Roger Straus as Farrar, Straus & Co. . 234p. c2006. 0-374-37275-6. $17.00. J In classic Little Princess Little Princess may refer to:
See widow & orphan. Orphan See also Abandonment. Adverse, Anthony finally, at middle age, discovers origins. [Am. Lit. when her parents are lost at sea and she is left in the care of a stern and unfeeling aunt. Her only solace is the beautiful secret tree house outside her window. After a huge storm, she finds small winged horses living in the tree. But soon the cruel aunt and a greedy circus-owner imperil im·per·il tr.v. im·per·iled or im·per·illed, im·per·il·ing or im·per·il·ling, im·per·ils To put into peril. See Synonyms at endanger. the horses and Anna, who has learned how to become small enough to ride them, must undertake a dangerous journey to lead them to their home. This first novel by a children's picture-book author is charming and timeless, inspiring without being overly moralistic mor·al·is·tic adj. 1. Characterized by or displaying a concern with morality. 2. Marked by a narrow-minded morality. mor , and is sure to be a favorite with younger YA readers. Deirdre Root, Ref. Libn., Middletown PL, Middletown, OH J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. |
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