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Jip: His Story (Puffin Modern Classics)

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Jip: His Story (Puffin Modern Classics)
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Katherine Paterson
SeriesPuffin Modern Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 125
ISBN/Barcode 9780142404119
ClassificationsDewey:FIC
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Puffin
Publication Date 2 June 2005
Publication Country United States

Description

While living on a Vermont poor farm during 1855 and 1856, Jip learns his identity and that of his mother and comes to understand how he arrived at this place.

Author Biography

Katherine Paterson is a legendary children's books author whose work has garnered many awards, including two Newbery medals (Bridge to Terabithiain1978 andJacob Have I Lovedin1981), two National Book Awards (The Master Puppeteerin1977 andThe Great Gilly Hopkinsin 1979), and the Laura Ingalls Wilder medal for her substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children. Some of her other award-winning books include Come Sing, Jimmy Jo, Flip-Flop Girl, Lyddie, and Stories of My Life. Sheserved as the National Ambassador for Young People's Literaturefor 2010-2011 andis currently vice president of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance. She lives in Vermont.