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Great Joy

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 720 Ratings and 169 Reviews

Book Description
"Newbery Medalist DiCamillo spins a tale of compassion and holiday warmth."
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)

It is just before Christmas when an organ grinder and monkey appear on the street outside Frances's apartment. When it's quiet she can hear their music, and when she looks out her window at midnight, she sees them sleeping outside. Finally the day of the Christmas pagean... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100763649961
ISBN-13978-0763649968
Publication Date09/14/2010
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About Kate DiCamillo (Author) : Katrina Elizabeth DiCamillo (born March 25, 1964) is an American children's author. She is known for her award-winning children's books including Because of Winn-Dixie, adapted into film in 2005, The ... more
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About Bagram Ibatoulline (Illustrator) : Bagram Ibatoulline is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Bagram Ibatoulline is The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.
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1/24/2008 Courtney Autumn Martin said: Does it get any better than this author illustrator combination? I think not.
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