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The Chalk Box Kid by Bulla, Clyde Robert |
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Miffed because Uncle Max is sharing his room, Gregory sets out to explore his new neighborhood. Nine year old Gregory's family have just moved to a smaller house, so when his class begins a seed planting project, Gregory has nowhere to plant his seeds. Instead he creates a magical chalk garden on the charred walls of a burnt out factory. Random House is proud to present the tenth anniversary edition of a bookPublishers Weeklycalled 'a gem of a book...a story that goes straight to the heart.'When nine-year-old Gregory experiences several upsets in his life, he responds by creating a fantastic chalk garden on the charred walls of a burned-out factory behind his house.As his garden grows and flourishes, Gregory finds a voice through his art and, for the first time, is able to find his own place in the world.The Chalk Box Kidis sure to delight a new generation of children and their parents. A new neighborhood. A new school. An unhappy birthday. Things aren't looking great for Gregory. But when he discovers an abandoned chalk factory behind his house, something magical happens: a beautiful garden and a quiet friendship spring up within its walls. Copyright ? Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
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