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K-Gr 3—In this stunning retelling of a Russian folktale, an old widow lives alone in the forest, where some travelers have just told her that war has broken out. They invite her to go with them, as surely soldiers will be along soon. Varenka declines because she knows that others will be along who may need her comfort, and prays to God for protection: "Please build a wall around my house so that the soldier...Log In or Sign Up to Read More