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Ellen Kindt McKenzie
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Under the Bridge |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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140 |
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1994-10 |
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080503398X |
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Henry Holth & Co (J) |
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0.5 pounds |
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5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches |
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First Edition |
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Product Description
When Ritchie’s mother becomes ill and must live in a hospital, he is left alone to put his life back together.It seems an impossible task until he begins to receive mysterious letters from the troll under the bridge. . . . Award-winning author Ellen Kindt McKenzie seamlessly mixes fantasy and reality in this story of how one young boy learns to overcome his fears with the help of a mysterious friend. ‘Heartwarming.’—Kirkus Reviews. ‘This multi-layered novel explores the weaknesses and strengths of family relationships in a poignant, realistic manner. A suspenseful story that extends the borders of readers’ imaginations while delivering a subliminal message of optimism.’—School Library Journal. ‘Filled with impressively life-like characters, McKenzie’s narrative is compelling from its sobering start to its resonant finish.’—Publishers Weekly (starred review).
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http://bookmooch.com/080503398X |
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