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Following the death of her Indian great‑grandmother, Jamie is drawn back to the lessons and tales the elder shared about nature. Through her memories, she remembers the special things her grandmother taught her, honoring the bond and the natural world that shaped her life.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joseph Bruchac
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