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The Shiniest Rock of All
Overview
Mischievous Robert Morris Reynolds can't even say his name right. His "r's" come out as "w's"-until a wise speech therapist promises him a special rock when he can pronounce the word "rock" properly. Robert's struggle to earn that rock leads him to become aware of other's feelings. "Characterizations are superb; even minor characters are portrayed with depth and roundness unusual in such a brief, accessible novel." The Horn Book "An amiable slice-of-life story. Economically told and often touching, this is a good portrait of a good- and brave- boy." The Bulletin of the Center of Children's Literature
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781440116209
- ISBN-10: 1440116202
- Publisher: iUniverse
- Publish Date: February 2009
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.26 pounds
- Page Count: 84
- Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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