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Willy's silly grandma
By DeFelice, Cynthia C. & Jackson, Shelley
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-53133-012-8
- Publisher
- New York : Orchard Books, c1997.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1997
K-Gr 3 Willy's grandma believes in magic and superstitions, but when she passes on her wisdom to the boy, he scorns her advice and calls her silly. She knows that you can kiss a mule to cure a cold and that you shouldn't sing before breakfast. She says it's bad luck to count the stars or cut your toenails on Sunday. Willy tries all of these and nothing bad happens to him until her final piece of advice: "Don't you go walking by the Big Swamp at night." In a smooth c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
