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A Girl From Yamhill : A Memoir
A Girl From Yamhill A Memoir
Author: Beverly Cleary
ISBN-13: 9780440401858
ISBN-10: 0440401852
Publication Date: 5/1/1989
Pages: 279
Edition: Reissue
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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3.7 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Yearling
Book Type: Paperback
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Memoir of this beloved childrens' author's own childhood in Oregon!
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I loved this one! It has been years, if not decades, since I read any of Beverly Cleary's wonderful books. How interesting it was to travel back into her own childhood since her books were so much a part of mine! Spirited fun.
amichai avatar reviewed A Girl From Yamhill : A Memoir on + 368 more book reviews
This enjoyable memoir is not just for people who love Beverly Cleary's children's books, but for anyone interested in post WWI Portland, Oregon or a well written tale of growing up during The Great Depression. The reading level described in the listing is 12 years or younger, but I think despite Cleary's lovely simple prose, the events described will be better *understood* by readers 12 years old and older, as it does cover Beverly's life through age 18, and high school graduation.
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A wonderful autobiography of Beverly Cleary of her childhood in Oregon. It covers her life from birth to her leaving for college, and has lots of poignant memories, from her sometimes troubled relationship with her mother, to life during the depression, and an encounter with an uncle with abusive tendencies. Offseting the sad or upsetting are the many marvelous stories of her escapades and adventures as a child - many of them extremely funny. Very well written and a good read for late middle school / high school and older .
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The story of beloved author, Beverly Cleary's childhood in her own words.
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An excellent autobiography of Beverly Cleary. Many of the episodes from her great children's fiction are in here.
swampfox28 avatar reviewed A Girl From Yamhill : A Memoir on + 19 more book reviews
Beverly Cleary, one of the most beloved children's authors of all time, wrote A Girl from Yamhill as a memoir of her childhood. In this book Beverly tells her readers a lot about who she is and where she came from. Filled with memories and personal history, this was an interesting read for anyone who wants to know more about this author.