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The Rag Coat

by Lauren A. Mills · 1995

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With paintings that capture all the beauty of Appalachia in authentic detail, this tender story about a resourceful mountain girl's special coat will touchreaders with its affirming message of love and friendship.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
friendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thisbullyingbullyingMore like thisLess of thispovertypovertyMore like thisLess of thiscraftscraftsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
Appalachian RegionAppalachian RegionMore like thisLess of this
Subject
educationeducationMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture booksmiddle grade
Length
short · 32 pages

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