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Elizabeth. Book three : a hornbook Christmas / Anne Laurel Carter ; [illustrations, Janet Wilson].

by Carter, Anne, 1953-

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Penguin, c2005.

Tutors and tutoring -- Juvenile fiction.

Literacy -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Christmas -- Juvenile fiction.

Nova Scotia -- Juvenile fiction.

Nova Scotia -- History -- 1713-1775 -- Juvenile fiction.

Our Canadian girl

9780143050117 (2005 Penguin Canada pbk.)

0143050117 (2005 Penguin Canada pbk.)

Alternate title:

Hornbook Christmas

x, 89 p. : ill., map. ; 21 cm.

Penguin Canada.

Nova Scotia, 1762: While Elizabeth's mother is busy preparing for the arrival of a baby, plans to start up a school in their home must be put on hold. But when Elizabeth learns that her friend Mathilde can't read, she's determined to do something about it. In between chores at the Porter house, she begins to teach Mathilde and young Josh Porter. When Elizabeth's friend Sarah hears about the secret school, she decides to pitch in with the teaching, much to Mathilde's dismay. Will Elizabeth ever manage to bring her two friends together? And will her students be prepared for the Christmas Day surprise she has in store for their families?

Ages 8-12. Penguin.

Historical fiction, Juvenile,

Canadian fiction, Juvenile.

First chapter book.

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