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Maria's Story: 1773

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3.6 out of 5
Based on 18 Ratings and 9 Reviews

Book Description
When Maria's father dies, her mother carries on his work writing and publishing the Virginia Gazette newspaper. Instead of working at the press, nine-year-old Maria has to look after her three little brothers. Then the newspaper is criticized for its political reporting and the Rinds may lose the printing press. Can Maria find a way to help her family?
Book Information
PublisherColonial Williamsburg Foundation
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages167
ISBN-100385326858
ISBN-13978-0385326858
Publication Date09/11/2001
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About Joan Lowery Nixon (Author) : Joan Lowery Nixon is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Joan Lowery Nixon include The boy who could find anything, Laugh Till You Cry, Befor... more
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