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Miriam: A Classic Story of Loneliness
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4 out of 5
Based on 762 Ratings and 69 Reviews

Book Description
Miriam" is about a 61-year-old widow named Mrs. H. T. Miller who wants to spend the remaining years of her life alone in her apartment near the East River after the death of her husband, H. T. Miller. She is very lonely, has no friends to speak of and does not keep in touch with any of her relatives.
One day, going into a movie theater, she meets a young, intelligent girl named Miriam. Mrs. M... More
Book Information
PublisherThe Creative Company
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages40
ISBN-100871918293
ISBN-13978-0871918291
Publication Date09/1981
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About Truman Capote (Author) : Truman Capote is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Truman Capote include A Christmas Memory, Los Perros Ladran, Breakfast at Tiffany's (Pen... more
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About Sandra Higashi (Illustrator) : Sandra Higashi is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Sandra Higashi include The Lady or the Tiger?/Includes Book, Guide, ... more
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