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When I Was Young in the Mountains

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 4,650 Ratings and 264 Reviews

Book Description
For twenty years, Cynthia Rylant's story of childhood in the Appalachian Mountains has been an enduring favorite. Growing up in the mountains is depicted with a spare, lyrical text and beautiful, tender illustrations by Diane Goode. The book was awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal.

To celebrate its twentieth anniversary, When I Was Young in the Mountains is being released with a commemorative ... More
Book Information
PublisherDutton Children's Books
BindingHardcover (11 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-10052542525X
ISBN-13978-0525425250
Publication Date03/30/1982
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About Cynthia Rylant (Author) : Cynthia Rylant loves animals, and you will find many in her books. Taking walks with her dogs, she has said, helps her writing. She has been a teacher, a librarian, and a writer. When she isn't writin... more
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About Diane Goode (Illustrator) : Diane Goode is a published author, compiler, editor, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Diane Goode include Christmas in the Barn, Diane Goodes American Christmas... more
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