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Getting near to baby

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 276 Ratings and 100 Reviews

Book Description
When twelve-year-old Willa Jo climbs onto the roof at Aunt Patty's house to see the sunrise, she never expects the conflicted feelings she's had for three weeks to crystallize into a stubbornness that will keep her there all day. But once she's up there, Willa Jo can't seem to come down. Coming down means having to explain herself. And how can she explain?

After Baby died, Little Sister sto... More
Book Information
PublisherG.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (16 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages224
ISBN-10039923389X
ISBN-13978-0399233890
Publication Date09/13/1999
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About Audrey Couloumbis (Author) : Audrey Couloumbis is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Audrey Couloumbis include Getting Near to Baby, The Misadventures of Maude March (Un... more
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5/15/2009 Sarah Dooley said: Possibly my favorite.
tags: I recommend

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