Grandaddy's Place - Softcover

Griffith, Helen V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0688104916 ISBN 13: 9780688104917

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 1991

Synopsis

In a prequel to Georgia Music, Janetta's mother takes her for a visit to Grandaddy, in the country. "A beautifully told story of friendship between generations."--Kirkus Reviews. "An eye-catching, heart-grabbing jewel."--School Library Journal

About this title

About the Author:

Helen V. Griffith is the author of many award-winning books for children, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book Georgia Music, illustrated by James Stevenson, and the ALA Notable Books Grandaddy and Janetta, Grandaddy’s Place, and Grandaddy’s Stars (all illustrated by James Stevenson). Helen Griffith lives in Wilmington, Delaware.

From Publishers Weekly:

"Griffith tells a bracing story of a young city girl's rediscovery of the past and its importance to her," said PW . "Stevenson's art is particularly adept; he encompasses the essence of the old man's ways and the little girl's fresh experiencing of them." Ages 5-8.
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About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0688104916
• ISBN 13: 9780688104917
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Stevenson James