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In return for their kindness, the soldier tells the sisters marvellous tales, connected with the keepsake he carries in his pocket. Printz honor book surrender, as well as a number of books for younger readers. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. He carries with him a good luck charm, a silver donkey, a gift from his young and gravely ill brother, so that every time you see it, youll remember to do your.
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