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When I Was Young in the Mountains
When I Was Young in the Mountains
Author: Cynthia Rylant, Diane Goode (Illustrator)
Inspired by the author's childhood experiences in Cool Ridge, West Virginia, WHEN I WAS YOUNG IN THE MOUNTAINS reflects on the simplicities and joys of rural life. Looking back on her life in the Appalachian Mountains, where she lived with her younger brother and her loving grandparents, the female narrator reminisces about such simple pleasures...  more »
ISBN: 151537
Publication Date: 1982
Pages: 15
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Publisher: E.P. Dutton
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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This is a wonderful story about the simplicity of life about a century ago. Enjoyable for both children and adults.
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An excellent read! Very informative on the way things use to be back in the old days!
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Reading Rainbow book. Caldecott Honor book.

Cynthia Rylant wrote 'The story of a very special Appalachian childhood, illumined with perceptively happy paintings, evokes the love of a place, of a family, and above all, of a way of life'.
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A Reading Rainbow Book.
Cover a women reminiscing About growing up in the mountains as a child.
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A classic!


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