Home in the woods
(Book)

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Published
New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, [2019].
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Central - Kids Picture Books
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Description

This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.Eliza Wheeler's gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of what happens when six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mom must start all over again after their father has died. Deep in the woods of Wisconsin they find a tar-paper shack. It doesn't seem like much of a home, but they soon start seeing what it could be. During their first year it's a struggle to maintain the shack and make sure they have enough to eat. But each season also brings its own delights and blessings--and the children always find a way to have fun. Most importantly, the family finds immense joy in being together, surrounded by nature. And slowly, their little shack starts feeling like a true home--warm, bright, and filled up with love.

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Format
Book
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 27 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9780399162909, 0399162909

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Description
During the Great Depression six-year-old Marvel, her seven siblings, and their mother find a tar-paper shack in the woods and, over the course of a year, turn it into a home. Based on the author's grandmother's childhood; includes historical notes.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Wheeler, E. (2019). Home in the woods . Nancy Paulsen Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wheeler, Eliza. 2019. Home in the Woods. New York: Nancy Paulsen Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Wheeler, Eliza. Home in the Woods New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, 2019.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Wheeler, E. (2019). Home in the woods. New York: Nancy Paulsen Books.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Wheeler, Eliza. Home in the Woods Nancy Paulsen Books, 2019.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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