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DRYLONGSOby Hamilton, Virginia
DescriptionNew York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992. . Third printing. . Fine in fine dust jacket. . Set in 1975, in a town west of the Mississippi, this is the story of a boy who brings hope with him to a town ravaged by drought. Illustrated in soft full-color paintings, including 5 double page spreads, done using pencil, pastel and watercolors, by the award-winning African American artist, Jerry Pinkney. 54 pp plus an author's note about the name and historical background. Large format. Book summaryDuring a drought Lindy and her family are surprised by the arrival of a mysterious stranger who calls himself Drylongso. Although a young boy, he seems to know a lot about dust and droughts. When he tells Lindy's father that he can use a divining rod to find underground water, the family hopes that Drylongso will be able to help them save their farm. Pencil, watercolor, and pastel paintings illustrate the text. Similar books from this booksellerFrom this bookseller's African American Children's books catalog.
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