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Hue Boy
By Mitchell, Rita Phillips & Binch, Caroline
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80371-448-9
- Publisher
- New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 1993.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 1993
K-Gr 3 Hue Boy is the shortest child in his class. His father is away; his mother feeds him pumpkins, spinach, fruit, and nuts to no avail. His grandmother makes him new clothes, hoping he'll grow into them. He tries stretching. The wise man and the doctor say there is nothing wrong. The healer says a blessing and gives the boy herbs with which to bathe. Still, he grows not an inch. Finally, a big ship comes in with his father, and Hue B...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
