Isbelle Shows Her St

Constance C. Green, Constance C. Greene. Yearling Books, $2.95 (0pp) ISBN 978-0-440-44152-6

Weary of being picked on by bullies, Guy Gibbs enlists the help of the heroine of Isabelle Itch. But when a dog is in danger, Guy rescues him and makes a new reputation for himself in the process. PW commented, ""The author tells an irresistibly funny and tender story, about believable kids and the grownups they live with.'' (812)

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