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September/October
2001 Book Sense 76 Picks
Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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| Two New Childrens Books That We Love |
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 Sisterhood
of the Traveling Pants, The
by Brashares,
Ann
(Delacorte, $14.95, 0385729332) "A fresh, lively look at the friendship
of four teenagers facing one inevitable part of growing up: the possibility
of growing apart. Poignant, funny, and real, this story -- along with the letters
the friends write to each other over the summer -- will remind you of all the
best parts of being best friends." - Marjorie Bowman, Davis-Kidd Booksellers,
Memphis, TN
 Love
That Dog
by Creech,
Sharon
(Cotler Books/HarperCollins, $14.95, 0060292873) "Inspired by author Walter
Dean Myers and encouraged by his teacher, young Jack tries to describe, through
a series of poetry assignments, the life and loss of his beloved yellow dog
The hurt is still fresh, but Jack begins to blossom as he learns how to write
about his emotions and create a tribute to his dog and his favorite author.
Creech's story is spare, touching and very fine." - Ellen Davis, Dragonwings
Bookstore, Waupaca, WI
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Sisterhood
of the Traveling Pants, The
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