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Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart

by Vera B. Williams · 2001

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Essie is smart. She can read hard library books and make cocoa. Amber is brave. She isn't afraid of the rat in the wall or of climbing up in high places. Amber and Essie are sisters and best friends. Together, they can do anything.

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Ages 7+

Genre
literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
povertypovertyMore like thisLess of thissisterssistersMore like thisLess of thissocial justicesocial justiceMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture booksmiddle grade
Length
short · 72 pages
Form
poetrypoetryMore like thisLess of this

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