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Miss Read (1913-2012) was the pseudonym of Mrs. Dora Saint, a former schoolteacher beloved for her novels of English rural life, especially those set in the fictional villages of Thrush Green and Fairacre. The first of these, Village School, was published in 1955, and Miss Read continued to write until her retirement in 1996. In the 1998, she was awarded an MBE, or Member of the Order of the British Empire, for her services to literature.
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Book Description Condition: Good. John S. Goodall (illustrator). Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # P08N-01205
Book Description paperback. Condition: Very Good. John S. Goodall (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_385007080
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. John S. Goodall (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_390246059
Book Description Condition: Good. John S. Goodall (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5873800-6
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. J.S. Goodall (illustrator). This book is in fine condition, A small dot sticker on the lower spine and some yellowing of the pages prevents as new. The book tells the story of how the villagers of Fairacre go about raising the money to fix the roof of St. Patrick's Church. Readers wiil enjoy this tale of individual courage and determination combined with the dauntless united efforts of all the Fairacre townspeople. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education. Seller Inventory # 006571
Book Description Condition: Very Good++. John S. Goodall (illustrator). Tthe first day of October brings an unheralded and violent storm, which whips through Fairacre, blowing down trees and telephone poles -- and, worst of all, damaging the roof of St. Patrick's Church. The inhabitants of tiny Fairacre can't imagine how they will be able to afford the repairs, until Mr. Willett suggests a fundraising festival. Preparations for a food sale, a concert, a school play, and a gigantic Christmas bazaar are soon made -- but will they be enough? With her customary humor and grace, Miss Read recounts a story of catastrophe and courage p.o's surname; otherwise unmarked sharp clean & bright. Seller Inventory # 22403