Bird, Betsy
Summary: Twelve-year-old Suzy Bowles dreams of life outside the small town of Burr Oak Michigan, but when she stumbles on the opportunity to learn ostrich-riding with the infamous Madame Marantette her obligations to her family on the farm threaten to derail her dreams of a bigger life. Includes photographs and information on Madame Marantette.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2021
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1 available in JT Fiction, Call number: MI JT Fiction Bird 2021Bird, Betsy
Summary: Did Laura Ingalls cross paths with a band of mass murderers? Why was a Garth Williams bunny tale dubbed "integrationist propaganda"? For adults who are curious about children's books and their creators, here are the little-known stories behind the stories. A treasure trove of information for a student, librarian, new parent, or anyone wondering about the post-Harry Potter book biz, Wild Things!...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 809 BIRBird, Betsy
Summary: Freddy Melcher is obsessed with Santa Claus: he has posters, clothes, underwear, action figures, everything but a photograph of the real Santa--and though it will take planning, trip wires, and staying awake late, this year he is determined to get the ultimate selfie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE BIRSummary: Presents a collection of humorous stories from over two dozen contemporary female writers, as well as autobiographical essays, comics, poems, and comic strips.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2017