The Rocking Chair Rebellion
by Eth Clifford
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A teenager chronicles her involvement with the residents of Maple Ridge Home for the Aged and their revolution.Tags
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- Penelope 'Opie' Cross; Chet Cross; Elizabeth Cross; Simon Pepper; Mrs. Sherman; Mrs. Longwood
- Dedication
- For the young in years and the young in heart in the hope that
this book helps build a bridge between them
and for my cherished niece Andrea
to keep a promise. - First words
- Mrs. Humphreys--she's my English teacher--Mrs. Humphreys always says, "Lay the foundation!"
- Quotations
- Mrs. Orrmont says all Mr. Georgeby has to do is put a seed in the ground and it comes up like a tree but when she puts a seed in the ground it lies there and sulks.
I wouldn’t have been up in my room, falling asleep out of sheer one hundred percent ennui, which is French for yawning yourself to death you’re so bored. - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Written a book on how I spent my summer vacation!
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