The Giver
Lynn Hall. Collier Books, $3.95 (119pp) ISBN 978-0-02-043290-6
A touching, well-crafted story of a girl's love for her teacher. Ages 12-up. (April)
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Reviewed on: 03/31/1987
Genre: Children's
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