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But I'll Be Back Again

In this straightforward autobiography, Newbery medalist Cynthia Rylant describes some of the most profound influences on her life: her grandmother, a tiny town called Beaver, the Beatles (especially Paul McCartney), and Robert Kennedy.

Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
short · 80 pages

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