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Tadpole

Average rating
4.8 out of 5
Based on 13 Ratings and 12 Reviews

Book Description
A funny and moving story set in Kentucky

It's the beginning of summer 1955, and though her family is struggling financially, Carolina's mama still indulges her four daughters' whims, like springing for all of them to get permanents. Each of her older sisters seems to have cut out a niche for herself, but Carolina Collins is still trying to find her own special place in life. The girl... More
Book Information
PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingHardcover (12 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages208
ISBN-100374310025
ISBN-13978-0374310028
Publication Date03/11/2003
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About Ruth White (Author) : Ruth White is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ruth White include The Search for Belle Prater (Unabridged), Little Audrey, Way Down Deep (Thorndike Press Large ... more
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8/31/2007 Elizabeth Bluemle tagged as: I Read

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