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Spider Sparrow
by Dick King-Smith
ISBN: 0440416647
ISBN-13: 9780440416647
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Published date: 2001
Size: 5.5 x 8 inches
Weight: 0.25 pounds
Ages: 4 to 6
Pages: 163
Synopses
Spider, a baby abandoned on an English farm, grows up to be mentally slower than other children but manifests a remarkable talent for communicating with animals as he comes of age during World War II.
Publisher's Notes
Spider, a baby abandoned on an English farm, grows up to be mentally slower than other children but manifests a remarkable talent for communicating with animals as he comes of age during World War II. Reprint.
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Spider Sparrow
Dick King-Smith
Yearling. Used - Good. Ex-library. Published: . Softcover. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. BINDING IS SOFTCOVER; Cover has some wear on edges.EX-LIBRARY with typical library markings, attachments and wear. ( more information) Offered by Experienced Books LLC (United States)
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Spider Sparrow
Dick King-Smith
Yearling, 10-Jul-01. Trade Paperback. Very Good. GREAT BOOK! MAY HAVE MODERATE WEAR, SPINE CREASES AND MARK ON EDGE OR ENDPAGES. PAGES MAY BE AGING, NO WRITING OR MARKINGS IN TEXT. 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! Description: From the beloved author of Babe: The Gallant Pig"" comes a sensitive story set during World War II about a special boy with an amazing gift: the ability to talk to animals."" ISBN: 0440416647. ( more information) Offered by Bizarre Books & Music (United States)
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