M.C. Higgins, the Great
by Virginia Hamilton
ISBN: 1557360758
ISBN-13: 9781557360755
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Mayo Cornelius (M.C.) Higgins dreams of the day he and his family will be able to move away from the strip-mined mountains that surround their home. With the help of two mysterious strangers, M.C. begins to realize that he and his family need to do a lot more than just leave the mountains to become truly safe and happy. Winner of the 1975 Newbery Medal.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Cornerstone Books
Published date: 1988
Size: 6.25 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.4 pounds
Pages: 302
Synopses
As a slag heap, the result of strip mining, creeps closer to his house in the Ohio hills, fifteen-year-old M. C. is torn between trying to get his family away and fighting for the home they love.
Publisher's Notes
As a slag heap, the result of strip mining, creeps closer to his house in the Ohio hills, fifteen-year-old M.C. is torn between trying to get his family away and fighting for the home they love.
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M.C. Higgins, the Great
Virginia Hamilton
Cornerstone Books. Used - Good. Ex-library. Published: 1988. Hardcover.Largeprint. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. Substantial discoloration/sunfade of cover/spine. Cover has some wear on edges. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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M C Higgins The Great
, Hamilton
California: Cornerstone Books, 1974. 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. ( more information) Offered by Mybooklocator (United States)
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