White, Ruth. Belle Prater's boy.WHITE, Ruth. Belle Prater's boy. Random House, Dell Yearling yearling an animal in its second year of age, e.g. yearling cattle, yearling filly, yearling colt. yearling disease rinderpest in wildebeeste in the Serengheti. . 196p. c1996. 0-440-41372-9. $5.99. J To quote from the review of the audio-book in KLIATT, May 1998: This is one of those rare books that transcend age with its timeless story of loss, love and friendship. Gypsy Lemaster and her cousin Woodrow become best friends during their sixth-grade year after the disappearance of Woodrow's mother, Belle Prater prate v. prat·ed, prat·ing, prates v.intr. To talk idly and at length; chatter. v.tr. To utter idly or to little purpose. n. . Has Belle left because of foul play foul play n. Unfair or treacherous action, especially when involving violence. foul play Noun 1. violent activity esp. murder 2. , or is she just tired of being shut up in a too-narrow life? Gypsy has troubles of her own due to her father's death. Woodrow's wit and charm help him overcome his crossed eyes crossed eyes n. See esotropia. , while Gypsy tries to get people to see beneath her beauty to the real person she is. (A Newbery Honor Book.) Jean Palmer, KLIATT J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescent and their teachers. 
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