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Dear Daddy
by John Schindel
ISBN: 0807515310
ISBN-13: 9780807515310
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Co
Published date: 1995
Size: 9.5 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.65 pounds
Ages: 1 to 2
Synopses
Johnny's father lives across the country from him and letters help bring them closer.
Publisher's Notes
Jesse lives with his mother, who is divorced from his father, and, angry and sad that his father is so far away, he writes a long letter that has surprising consequences.
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Dear Daddy
John Schindel Dorothy Donohue
A nice ex-library copy. Gently used. All pages and cover clear except for a few library markings. Binding solid and tight. No creases. ( more information) Offered by Once Sold Tales (United States)
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Dear Daddy
John Schindel
Albert Whitman & Company. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Donohue, Schindel
Illinois: Albert Whitman, 1995. First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. EX-LIBRARY EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER, SMALL TEAR TO HINGE. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT. ( more information) Offered by Mybooklocator (United States)
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Dear Daddy
Schindel, John
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John Schindel, Dorothy Donohue
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John Schindel; Illustrator-Dorothy Donohue
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