Status
Available
Call number
Genres
Publication
Walker Books Ltd (1991), Edition: New Ed, 32 pages
Description
When the town decides to build a reservoir on their land, the residents of Shaker Lane decide to move away rather than fight to keep their homes.
User reviews
LibraryThing member MarthaL
I really like this book. I's peaceful, sad, simple and informative but leaves the reader with a sense of hope of better things to come. The full color painted illustrations are detailed to examine closely and relaxing to view from a distances. The sad story of community destruction by a dam is a
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story that is relevant for any child experiencing urban development in their community. The unique way the community developed in the first place is a story in itself. Certainly a picture book that a parent and child may want to turn to time after time. Show Less
LibraryThing member raizel
(see if this works with Toddlecreek Post Office by Uri Shulevitz)
Awards
CCBC Choices (1987)
Language
Original language
English
ISBN
074452234X / 9780744522341
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