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In her first book for children, the acclaimed novelist explores what happens when one March, fireflies do not appear to herald the coming of spring, until the clumsiest boy in town discovers why and saves the village.
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Grade 1-3?Every first of May, a magical cloud of fireflies from over the Yellow Mountains appears at a riverside village and, melting the deep winter snows, brings spring to the valley. One year, the fireflies do not come, and winter remains. Young Jackie, inept and clumsy, always trying hard but never succeeding, runs away to the mountains after an episode of fierce teasing. Due to a lucky series of incidents caused by his very maladroitness, he acquires a wolf pup for a pet and frees the trapped fireflies, following their glow home to a joyous reunion with parents and neighbors. McLoughlin's acrylic paintings keep perfect step with Hoffman's lyrical text. This allegorical tale, loaded with messages, will be a nice addition to use with physically and learning-disabled children, but even they may wonder how the cold light of a firefly could melt a winter's snow, or how a strawberry plant, buried in drifts, could grow, blossom, be fertilized, and bear fruit without seeing a spark of sunlight.?Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
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Fireflies
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Wayne McLoughlin (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0786821809I4N10
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Fireflies
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Wayne McLoughlin (illustrator). Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00083026767
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Fireflies
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Wayne McLoughlin (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00044351948
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Fireflies
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Hyperion Books for Children, 1997
ISBN 10: 0786821809
ISBN 13: 9780786821808
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Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Wayne McLoughlin (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 55384582-75
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Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Wayne McLoughlin (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_467298879
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Hyperion, New York, 1997
ISBN 10: 0786821809
ISBN 13: 9780786821808
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Seller: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. McLoughlin, Wayne (illustrator). 1st ed. 1st ptg., 4to picture book, pictorial laminated boards, illustrated in color throughout by Wayne McLoughlin, a fantasy of a spring that does not come and a clumsy, unexpected hero. The noted novelist's book for children, fine in fine, unclipped dj, no previous owner's marks. Seller Inventory # 25988