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Name: A nest for Celeste
Author: Henry Cole

Celeste the mouse lives beneath the floorboards of a New Orleans house, weaving baskets and dreaming of a true home. When she is finally thrust into the world above, Celeste faces danger and new friendships. With the help of a singing thrush, a talkative osprey, and Joseph—John James Audubon's young apprentice—her adventures bring her closer to understanding that home is a place where love and companionship reside in the heart.

First publish date: 2010

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Henry Cole

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