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Journey Journey Patricia MacLachlan Journey is eleven the summer his mother leaves him and his sister, Cat, with their grandparents. He is sad and angry, and spends the summer looking for the clues that will explain why she left.Journe… OL15719061W
Kindred souls Kindred souls Patricia MacLachlan Ten year-old Jake shares a special bond with his grandfather, Billy, but when Billy asks Jake to build him a sod house, Jake is not sure he wants to do it. OL15980225W
Waiting for the magic Waiting for the magic Patricia MacLachlan When Papa goes away for a little while, his family tries to cope with the separation by adopting four dogs and a cat. OL16295865W
Prairie days Prairie days Patricia MacLachlan,Micha Archer Describes summer days growing up on the prairie. OL16645659W
The truth of me The truth of me Patricia MacLachlan Robbie and his dog, Ellie, spend the summer at his grandmother Maddy's house, where Robbie learns many things about his emotionally distant parents and himself. OL17869201W
Just dance Just dance Patricia MacLachlan Sylvie Bloom wants to find something new and exciting this summer at least more exciting than the cows, goats, and chickens on her family s farm that she s become accustomed to. Luckily, Sylvie s tea… OL19716619W
White Fur Flying White Fur Flying Patricia MacLachlan A sad and silent nine-year-old boy finds his voice when he moves next to a family that rescues dogs. OL25732706W
Poet's Dog Poet's Dog Patricia MacLachlan A dog with unusual communication talents loses his poet owner before rescuing two children trapped in a snowstorm and leading them to the poet's cabin, where the children explore the memories that th… OL25741359W
Through Grandpa's Eyes Through Grandpa's Eyes Patricia MacLachlan A young boy learns a different way of seeing the world from his blind grandfather. OL273790W
Skylark Skylark Patricia MacLachlan *My mother, Sarah, doesn't love the prairie. She tries, but she can't help remembering what she knew first.* Sarah came to the prairie from Maine to marry Papa. But that summer, a drought turne… OL27445833W
The true gift The true gift Patricia MacLachlan While spending Christmas at their grandparents' farm, Lily becomes convinced that her younger brother Liam is right about White Cow being lonely and helps him seek a companion for her, leaving little… OL28758724W
I didn't do it I didn't do it Patricia MacLachlan In a series of poems, excited puppies relate such new discoveries as the mailman comes every day and food tastes better eaten off a human's plate. OL2949968W
Painting the wind Painting the wind Emily MacLachlan Charest,Patricia MacLachlan Several artists who paint different things, with different kinds of paint, and at different times of the day, all paint the same island that they visit each summer. OL2949975W
Caleb's Story Caleb's Story Patricia MacLachlan Sequel to: Skylark. The stranger lurking on the Witting family's prairie farm turns out to be their long-lost grandfather, whose presence plus prodding from Sarah forces Jacob to deal with his past. OL2949976W
Two novels Two novels Patricia MacLachlan Taking care of a baby left with them at the end of the tourist season helps a family come to terms with the death of their own infant son. Left by their mother with their grandparents, two children … OL2949989W
Word after word after word Word after word after word Patricia MacLachlan A visiting author teaches five friends about the power of words and writing. OL2949992W
Mama One, Mama Two Mama One, Mama Two Patricia MacLachlan A young child lives with a foster family until her own mother is well enough to care for her. OL2949998W
Who loves me? Who loves me? Patricia MacLachlan At bedtime, a cat in the window reassures a little girl that family members, friends, her dog, and even her brother love her. OL2950005W
Tomorrow's Wizard Tomorrow's Wizard Patricia MacLachlan Tomorrow's Wizard, his unorthodox apprentice, Murdoch, and a wise horse make five important wishes come true in ways that surprise the wishers. OL2950008W
All the places to love All the places to love Patricia MacLachlan A young boy describes the favorite places that he shares with his family on his grandparents' farm and in the nearby countryside. OL2950010W
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