Bradby, Marie
More Than Anything Else
- ISBN 13:
- 9780531094648
- author:
- Bradby, Marie
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Orchard Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1995
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 224mm X 8mm
- Genre:
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A young boy's greatest desire is to learn to read. In this powerful and moving story, he faces challenges that test his courage and determination.
Set in a West Virginia settlement after emancipation, the boy's journey takes him to the salt works, where he labors from dawn till dusk. Despite his physical hunger, his true desire is to unlock the secrets of reading.
A starred review praises this story as "moving and inspirational". This book is a testament to the enduring power of education and the human spirit.
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