Reading like a writer: a guide for people who love books and for those who wa…

A distinguished novelist and critic inspires readers and writers with this inside look at how the professionals read—and write

Because of Winn-Dixie

One summer’s day, ten-year-old India Opal Buloni goes down to the local supermarket for some groceries—and comes home with a dog. But Winn-Dixie is no ordinary dog. It’s because of Winn-Dixie that Opal begins to make friends. And it’s because of Winn-Dixie that she finally dares to ask her father about her mother, who left when Opal was three. In fact, as Opal admits, just about everyth…

Wait till Helen comes: a ghost story

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9780547028644

Collation

184 p. ; ill. ; 19 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

823 HAH W

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