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White Heron and Other American Stories

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Based on 9 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
When a stranger visits her grandmother's farm, little Sylvia has a problem. The stranger is looking for birds, and especially a white heron. Sylvia can lead him to a heron, but she loves the bird. She loves the young man too - and he is a hunter. What, she wonders, is the right thing to do? This is a varied collection of great American short stories for readers of all ages.
Book Information
PublisherPearson Education
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages41
ISBN-100582430496
ISBN-13978-0582430495
Publication Date03/28/2000
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About Andy Hopkins (Author) : Andy Hopkins is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Andy Hopkins include Women in Business (Penguin Readers, Level 4), White Heron and Other ... more
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About Edgar Allan Poe (Author) : Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 – October 7, 1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery ... more
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About Jewell (Author) : Jewell is a published author of young adult books. A published credit of Jewell is White Heron and Other American Stories (Penguin Readers, Level 2).
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About Jocelyn Potter (Author) : Jocelyn Potter is a published author of young adult books. Published credits of Jocelyn Potter include White Heron and Other American Stories (Penguin Readers, Level 2) and Work in Progress, Workbook.
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About Kate Chopin (Author) : Kate Chopin is a published author of young adult books. Some of the published credits of Kate Chopin include Awakening, Charlie (Unabridged), The Awakening.
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About Mark Twain (Author) : Mark Twain was a published author, creator, editor, illustrator, series editor, and a translator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Mark Twain include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, ... more
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About Mary Gladwin (Author) : Mary Gladwin is a published adapter and an author of young adult books. Published credits of Mary Gladwin include The Red Badge of Courage (Penguin Readers Audiopack, Level 3) (Book and Audiocassette... more
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About O. Henry (Author) : O. Henry is a published author and an editor of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of O. Henry include The Gift of the Magi, The Gift of the Magi, Elsie in New York ... more
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About Sarah Orne Jewett (Author) : Sarah Orne Jewett is a published author. Some of the published credits of Sarah Orne Jewett include The Country of the Pointed Firs and Other Stories, Deephaven (EasyRead Super Large 20pt Edition), A... more
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