The Family Under the Bridge

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The heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about finding family in the unlikeliest places, featuring artwork by beloved illustrator Garth Williams. This classic middle grade novel is a welcome and meaningful read, especially at Christmastime. Armand, an old man living on the streets of Paris, relishes hissolitary life in the beautiful city. He is happy with his carefree existence, begging and doing odd jobs to keep himself warm and fed. With simple pleasuresand no cares, what more could he need? Then one day just before Christmas, Armandreturns to his favorite spot beneath the bridge to find three cold and hungrychildren. Although he has no interest in children, Armand soon finds himselfcaring for the small family. It does not take Armand very long to realize that hemust do whatever it takes to get them a real home. Children will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom, and Santa Claus. The book includes illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Charlotte's Web and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/20/1989 (EAN 9780064402507, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780064402507, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780060209919, Library Binding)

  • Author: Natalie Savage Carlson
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Ages: 8-12
  • Pages: 128
  • ISBN: 9780064402507 (Paperback), 9780833546562 (Prebound)

Ships separately from our book distribution partner by USPS Media Mail. Media Mail usually takes 2 to 8 business days after shipping. If you order this with cards or other items, it will arrive in its own package.

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    The heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about finding family in the unlikeliest places, featuring artwork by beloved illustrator Garth Williams. This classic middle grade novel is a welcome and meaningful read, especially at Christmastime. Armand, an old man living on the streets of Paris, relishes hissolitary life in the beautiful city. He is happy with his carefree existence, begging and doing odd jobs to keep himself warm and fed. With simple pleasuresand no cares, what more could he need? Then one day just before Christmas, Armandreturns to his favorite spot beneath the bridge to find three cold and hungrychildren. Although he has no interest in children, Armand soon finds himselfcaring for the small family. It does not take Armand very long to realize that hemust do whatever it takes to get them a real home. Children will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom, and Santa Claus. The book includes illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Charlotte's Web and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/20/1989 (EAN 9780064402507, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780064402507, Paperback) Wilson Children's Catalog 04/11/2019 (EAN 9780060209919, Library Binding)

    • Author: Natalie Savage Carlson
    • Publisher: HarperCollins
    • Ages: 8-12
    • Pages: 128
    • ISBN: 9780064402507 (Paperback), 9780833546562 (Prebound)

    Ships separately from our book distribution partner by USPS Media Mail. Media Mail usually takes 2 to 8 business days after shipping. If you order this with cards or other items, it will arrive in its own package.

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    Unused accessories, figures and books in their original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Trading card singles and sealed trading card product are final sale. Please email us before sending anything back.

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    Contact us within 7 days of delivery with your order number and a photo. We'll send a replacement or a full refund, including your original shipping cost, at no charge to you.

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