About this title: Times are tough, and 12-year-old Don Franklin is not sure his family will have enough money to celebrate Christmas. His dog, Frank, thinks worrying is a waste of time. This homespun novel is told in alternating voices by a boy and his dog.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 0823421147 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Aladdin
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9781416948162ISBN:1416948163
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Holiday House
Date Published: 2007-10-30
ISBN-13:9780823421145ISBN:0823421147
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Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
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"Don senses that something is up at the mine where his father works. He does some investigating and learns about the situation. Through the story he tries to help his parents find out what his sister Susan wants for Christmas. Sweet, short and not to deep. By the way, I think my dog Hannah is smart like Don's dog Frank!"
"This is one of the best from Bill Wallace in a long time. Don Franklin, a 12-year-old in 1957 southeastern Oklahoma looks forward to the coming Christmas holiday with both anticipation and anxiety -- hoping for a new Zebco fishing reel and worrying that the family money troubles will prevent anyone from having a merry Christmas. His father is a strong advocate for mine safety, and thanks largely to his efforts, part of the local mine is closed for federal safety inspection, causing resentment among many miners and fears that the mine may close completely. Adding to Don's worries is his little sister's refusal to tell what she wants for Christmas, standing firm on her unshakable belief that, if Santa is real, he will know her wish and bring her the gift. No one wants to see her childlike faith disappointed, but their best efforts to discover her desire are fruitless.
Teachers will find this a nice read-aloud near the holiday season and a good way to reinforce the concept of point of view, since the story is told in chapters that alternate between Don's viewpoint and that of the family dog."
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