The Summerfolk by Doris Burn

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Jfranklin592262 1,007 reviews

This is a beautifully illustrated, beautifully written, story full of nostalgia. As someone who owns a home by the lake in a warm climate area.....I totally relate to the " Summerfolk" sentiment. I really enjoy this one.

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2wonderY 1,464 reviews

Lovely line drawings to accompany the great fun on the island.

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Original publication date: 1968
People/Characters: Willy Potts; Fedderly; Rosebud; Cork; Spinner; Twyla Loo
Dedication: To the children of the island, both young and old

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LCC: PZ7 .B928 .S — Language and Literature Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Fiction and juvenile belles lettres Juvenile belles lettres

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Languages: English
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