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Gleam and Glow

by Eve Bunting · 2001

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Inspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war—and a dazzling discovery.

Genre
historical fictionwar and militaryliterary fictionadventure
Themes
diversitynatureanimalssocial issues
Subject
history
Audience
picture bookschildrens
Length
short · 32 pages

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