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Kildee House

by Rutherford G. Montgomery · 1949

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Newbery Honor Book, 1950

An early naturalist and philosopher escapes civilization by building his house among the giant redwoods.

Genre
historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisnaturenatureMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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