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By Lyon, George Ella
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-53105-751-3
- Publisher
- New York : Orchard Books, c1988.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 1988
Gr 5-9 With eloquence and an econo my of language, Lyon tells a story of dreams, of journeys, of family love and acceptance, set in Kentucky dur ing the Depression. When Mama is forced to stay in bed for six weeks af ter the birth of William, it is 12-year- old Mandy who becomes responsible for the care of her younger siblings and who keeps house for her older brothers and father. Once Mama is able to take over, Mandy is sent to vis it her well-to-do grandparents in Mem ph...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
