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Sparrow Girl

by Sara Pennypacker

40 pages · 2009

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When China's leader declares war on sparrows in 1958, everyone makes loud noise in hopes of chasing the hungry birds from their land except for Ming-Li, a young girl whose compassion and foresight prevent a disaster.

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