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    Voyager Books, Paperback, 2007
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    San Val, Hardcover, 2007
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    Silver Whistle, Hardcover, 2003
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    Picture Lions, Hardcover, 2003
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    Unknown, Hardcover, 2003
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    Silver Whistle, Paperback, 2003
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    Silver Whistle, San Diego, California, U.S.A., Hardcover, 2003
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    Harcourt Childrens Books, Unknown Binding, 2003
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    Harcourt Childrens Books, Unknown Binding, 2003

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Shining
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4.8 out of 5
Based on 9 Ratings and 5 Reviews

Book Description
In a small mountain village, a young girl named Shining is born. As she grows, Shining runs, plays, and smiles like other children, but she does so silently. The villagers fear and shun her, but Shining remains silent and waits for the right moment, and for the right sound, to come--a sound so true, it will win the hearts of her people . . . and win Shining her rightful place as their leader.
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Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (9 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100152007733
ISBN-13978-0152007737
Publication Date10/01/2003
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About Julius Lester (Author) : Julius Lester is a published adapter, author, and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Julius Lester include Black Folktales, John Henry, Cupid: A Tale... more
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About John Clapp (Illustrator) : John Clapp is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of John Clapp include Shining, The Prince of Butterflies.
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