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Name: Roads
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Marc Harshman

A young boy recounts the sights, sounds, and experiences of a car trip with his grandmother, sharing memories of his own childhood and the road trip as a way to bond with his family.

First publish date: 2002

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Marc Harshman

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