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The mats

Francisco Arcellana

1995
1995
first published
  • 1995Tahanan Books for Young Readers · ENGISBN 9789716300505
  • 1999Kane/Miller Book Publishers · ENGISBN 9780916291860

Marcelina's father comes home from a trip to Manila with beautiful hand-made sleeping mats for each member of his large family, including the three daughters who died when they were very young.

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Written forMiddle grade

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ThemesFamily
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