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  • Allison
    Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media, Turtleback, 2004
  • Allison
    Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books, Paperback, 2004
  • Allison
    Children's, Kindle Edition, 2004
  • Allison
    Tandem Library, Library Binding, 2004
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    L'Ecole des loisirs, Board book, 1998
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    Houghton Mifflin/Walter Lorraine Books, Hardcover, 1997
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    Houghton Mifflin Books for Children, Library Binding, 1997
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    Houghton Mifflin (Juv), Hardcover, 1997

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Allison
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3.9 out of 5
Based on 118 Ratings and 27 Reviews

Book Description
When Allison tries on the red kimono her grandmother has sent her, she is suddenly aware that she resembles her favorite doll more than she does her mother and father. When her parents try to explain that she is adopted, her world becomes an uncomfortable place. She becomes angry and withdrawn. She wonders why she was given up, what her real name is, and whether other children have parents in fara... More
Book Information
PublisherHoughton Mifflin Company
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-10039585895X
ISBN-13978-0395858950
Publication Date10/27/1997
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About Allen Say (Author) : Allen Say is a published adapter, author, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Allen Say include Tree of Cranes, Lost Lake, Grandfathers Journey, and The Ink-keeper... more
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