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Great Joy

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 321 Ratings and 108 Reviews

Book Description
Just before Christmas, an organ grinder and his monkey appear on the street corner outside Frances' apartment. Frances can see them from her window and, sometimes, when it's quiet, she can hear their music. She can't stop thinking about them, especially after she sees the man and his monkey sleeping outside on the cold street at midnight. Even when it is her turn to speak in the Christmas play, al... More
Book Information
PublisherWalker Books
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages40
ISBN-101406310832
ISBN-13978-1406310832
Publication Date11/05/2007
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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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1/24/2008 Courtney Autumn Martin said: Does it get any better than this author illustrator combination? I think not.
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