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December stillness

Mary Downing Hahn

1988181 pagesabout 3–4 hours
1988
first published
  • 1988Clarion Books · 181 pages · ENGISBN 9780899197586
  • 1990Heinemann · 207 pages · ENGISBN 9780434934843
  • 1992Mandarin · 207 pages · ENGISBN 9780749709754
  • 1995Recorded Books · ENGISBN 9780788721342
  • 1998Recorded Books, Inc.ISBN 9780788702600
  • 1999Tandem Library · ENGISBN 9780833553232
  • 1990Avon Flare · 181 pages · ENGISBN 9780380707645

Fourteen-year-old Kelly tries to befriend Mr. Weems, a disturbed, homeless Vietnam War veteran who spends his days in her suburban library, though the man makes it clear he wants to be left alone.

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