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A Friend Like Zilla
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Based on 7 Ratings and 1 Reviews

Book Description
Nobby, short for Zenobia, meets an older girl, Zilla, when her family goes on holiday. Zilla is developmentally disabled, but much more fun than the average teenager. The friendship grows until Uncle Chad shows up. He is snooty and sometimes unthinkingly cruel to Zilla. Prejudices and attitudes take a surprising turn when Uncle Chad gets hurt during a storm and it is Zilla who generously comes to ... More
Book Information
PublisherSecond Story Press
BindingPaperback (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages133
ISBN-100929005716
ISBN-13978-0929005713
Publication Date01/01/1993
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About Rachna Gilmore (Author) : Rachna Gilmore is the best-selling author of numerous children's books with multiple honours and awards, including the Governor General's Award. Her publications include picture books, early readers... more
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About Alice Priestley (Illustrator) : Alice Priestley is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Alice Priestley include Rainbows in the Dark, Un Arco Iris En La Oscuridad / Rainbows in ... more
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