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Disappearing Desmond
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 215 Ratings and 47 Reviews

Book Description
Desmond likes to disappear, blend into the background, and hide in the cleverest of places. But when a new student named Gloria arrives at his school, Desmond finds himself noticed for the first time. Can Gloria help Desmond get used to the life in the spotlight?

Anna Alter's charming story is an original and reassuring take on overcoming shyness.
Book Information
PublisherAlfred A. Knopf
BindingLibrary Binding (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100375966846
ISBN-13978-0375966842
Publication Date08/24/2010
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About Anna Alter (Author) : Anna grew up surrounded by beautiful books and is delighted that it is now her job to make them. She attended the Rhode Island School of Design, where she studied illustration, then quickly began her ... more
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8/28/2017 Meagan Harmon said:
Well according to me that Gloria must help to Desmond. But as Gloria is not that kind of personality that she attracts towards people very less so it all depends on the situation or on the other hand on the writer. What is going on inside the best e... more

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