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The Borning Room

by Paul Fleischman · 1991

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Mothers give birth in the borning room. The dying take their departure there.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Setting
American WestAmerican WestMore like thisLess of thisOhioOhioMore like thisLess of this
Audience
young adultchildrens
Length
short · 112 pages

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