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The Velvet Room

Average rating
4.1 out of 5
Based on 1,056 Ratings and 292 Reviews

Book Description
Robin was always "wandering off" (her mother's words) to get away from the confusion she felt inside her. It was not until Robin's father found a permanent job at the McCurdy ranch, after three years as a migrant worker, that Robin had a place to wander to. As time went by the Velvet Room became more and more of a haven for her--a place to read and dream, a place to bury one's fears and doubts, a ... More
Book Information
PublisherYearling Books
BindingPaperback (12 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages224
ISBN-100440400422
ISBN-13978-0440400424
Publication Date03/01/1988
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About Zilpha Keatley Snyder (Author) : Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Zilpha Keatley Snyder include The Treasures of Weatherby, The Bronze Pen, The Ma... more
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2/23/2009 Andi Morton tagged as: I recommend, Inspired me

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