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Kashtanka

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 1,202 Ratings and 51 Reviews

Book Description
Based on a new translation and adapted especially for young readers, Kashtanka is an enchanting introduction to the work of one of the world's foremost authors. Gennady Spirin's award-winning illustrations bring new life to this adaptation of Anton Chekhov's charming adventure. "Altogether, this is a beautifully rendered, thoroughly appealing title and another feather in Spirin's already crowded c... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (23 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100152005390
ISBN-13978-0152005399
Publication Date09/15/1995
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About Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (Author) : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a published author. Some of the published credits of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov include Kashtanka, The Wife.
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About Gennady Spirin (Illustrator) : Gennady Spirin is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Gennady Spirin include The Christmas Story: From the King James Version, The Lord is My Sh... more
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About Ronald Meyer (Translator) : Ronald Meyer is a published translator of children's books. A published credit of Ronald Meyer is Kashtanka.
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12/10/2008 Jonathan Wilson said: I've met Mr. Spirin on a couple of occasions... just last Saturday again, outside my front door, he was signing books at a local gallery. His work continues to inspire me. It's just beautiful. I wish I spoke Russian.
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