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1	Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist Acclaimed author Gloria Houston has written a tale that is as joyful and timeless as Christmas itself. Jewel-like paintings by two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney capture all of the season's warmth and mountain flavor. "A heartwarming holiday story, simply told and graced with true sentiment rather than sentimentality".--Kirkus Reviews. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.31! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	My Great-Aunt Arizona more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist Arizona was born in the mountains and, as a school-teacher, she filled children's heads with curiosity about the far-off places she would never see. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	But No Candy more books like this by Gloria Houston, Lloyd Bloom (Illustrator) add to wishlist There's nothing seven-year-old Lee likes better than to climb up to her favorite hiding place in the sideyard tree and eat Hershey bars. Then America enters WWII, and Lee loses both her candy and her uncle Ted, who goes off to fight in Europe. "An innocent child's eyes are opened to w wider world in this quiet, sensitive story".--Booklist. Full ... see all copies from $7.18! new only from $45.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Littlejim more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist "Through clear, unembellished prose, Houston describes day-to-day life on a farm. . . . This book succeeds in capturing the spirit of immigrant Americans who overcome obstacles to accomplish their dreams".--Publishers Weekly. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.41! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Bright Freedom's Song: A Story of the Underground Railroad more books like this by Gloria Houston, Paula Wiseman (Editor) add to wishlist In the years before the Civil War, Bright discovers that her parents are providing a safehouse for the Underground Railroad and helps to save a runaway slave named Marcus. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	How Writing Works: Imposing Organizational Structure Within the Writing Process, Mylabschool Edition more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist Written by award winning, critically acclaimed author, Gloria Houston, this long-awaited text uses a totally new concept in teaching writing by focusing onlearning to write in the real world, not the world of literary writing, using content materials from the entire curriculum. Groundbreaking in the teaching of writing, this text provides ... see all copies from $11.00! new only from $27.77!
7	Littlejim's Dreams more books like this by Gloria Houston, Thomas B Allen (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this story set in 1920s Appalachia, 14-year-old Littlejim wants to become a teacher like his Aunt Zony. Unfortunately, his mom is sick and Littlejim is left to help run the family farm. Will Littlejim have to give up his dream of becoming a teacher? see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.77! \| first editions
8	Littlejim's Gift more books like this by Gloria Houston, Thomas B Allen (Illustrator) add to wishlist Littlejim wants to win the Bible competition. Then he'll get to go to the town Christmas celebration in spite of his recalcitrant father. It's all he wants--except for maybe the red toolbox in Mr. Burleston's store window. Based on her own family's Appalachian traditions, the author spins a warmly-hued tale of Christmas past. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $199.14! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Bright Freedom's Song more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist In the years before the Civil War, Bright discovers that her parents are providing a safehouse for the Underground Railroad and helps to save a runaway slave named Marcus. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.00! \| first editions
10	The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: 2an Appalachian Story more books like this by Gloria Houston, Barbara Cooney (Illustrator) add to wishlist In this story set in 1918 Ruthie is happy when her family is chosen to select the Christmas tree that will go in the town square. In the springtime, she and her father take a trek into the woods and select the perfect tree. But then Ruthie's father is called-up to fight in World War I. By December the Armistice has been declared but Ruthie's ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
11	My Brother Joey Died more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist A child goes through the difficult process of adjusting to the sudden illness and death of a brother. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
12	Mountain Valor more books like this by Gloria Houston add to wishlist Twelve-year-old Valor McAimee isn't about to sit back and watch the Civil War happen around her. When a band of marauding soldiers threaten her mother's life, Valor takes matters into her own hands. A stirring story of a young girl who discovers that true courage is a gift that comes only from within. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13	Littlejim's Gift: An Appalachian Christmas Story more books like this by Gloria Houston, Thomas B Allen (Illustrator) add to wishlist "A wonderful story set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during World War I . . . Houston weaves time, place, and characters into a plot that unfolds with genuine feelings and conflicts".--"School Library Journal". see all copies from $25.00! first editions

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