‘While their parents are away, Emma and her older brother are being taken care of by Uncle Elliot and Aunt Evelyn, who know absolutely nothing about children. They are fast learners, however, and by the time it's their last day, Emma is so upset at their imminent departure that she feigns illness. . . . Funny, deft, and touching.' 'C.
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Patricia MacLachlan is the celebrated author of many timeless books for young readers, including Sarah, Plain and Tall, winner of the Newbery Medal. Her novels for young readers include Arthur, For the Very First Time; The Facts and Fictions of Minna Pratt; Skylark; Caleb’s Story; More Perfect than the Moon; Grandfather’s Dance; Word After Word After Word; Kindred Souls; and The Truth of Me; she is also the author of countless beloved picture books, a number of which she cowrote with her daughter, Emily.
“[A] brief understated story full of humor and the warmth of family caring and mutual affection.” (Horn Book)
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Library Binding. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Marrella, Maria Pia (illustrator). First Edition. 1983, first edition. Signed by Patricia MacLachlan at half title. 56 pages. Boards and dust jacket dampstained, with rear panel of DJ stuck to boards. DJ price-clipped. Binding sound. Pages clean and unmarked. Signed. Seller Inventory # BBS-2011399
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