Patricia Polacco

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1) Thank you, Mr. Falker

Author

Polacco, Patricia

Language

English

Formats

Book, eAudiobook

Description

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At first, Trisha loves school, but her difficulty learning to read makes her feel dumb, until, in the fifth grade, a new teacher helps her understand and overcome her problem.

2) Thunder cake

Author

Polacco, Patricia

Language

English

Description

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Reprint: Originally published: New York : Philomel Books, c1990. Includes a cake recipe.

3) My rotten redheaded older brother

Author

Polacco, Patricia

Series

Rotten Richie tales volume 1

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Pub. Date

c1994

Language

English

Description

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After losing running, climbing, throwing, and burping competitions to her obnoxious older brother, a young girl makes a wish on a falling star.

4) The Lemonade Club

Author

Polacco, Patricia

Publisher

Philomel Books

Pub. Date

c2007

Language

English

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When Marilyn and her teacher, Miss Wichelman, both get cancer, they encourage each other and, aided by medical treatments and support from friends, they get better. Based on a true story.

5) Picnic at Mudsock Meadow

Author

Polacco, Patricia

Publisher

Putnam

Pub. Date

c1992

Language

English

Description

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Having failed to win the pumpkin-carving, pie-eating, and seed-spitting contests, William hopes to impress Hester by winning the Dress-Up Competition.