A Begonia for Miss Applebaum - Hardcover

Zindel, Paul

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9780060268770: A Begonia for Miss Applebaum

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060268778 ISBN 13: 9780060268770

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 1989

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Discovering that their beloved former teacher Miss Applebaum is terminally ill, fifteen-year-old Henry and his friend Zelda accompany her on her excursions to the colorful parts of New York City and join her in confronting death with quiet courage.

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lda are stunned to discover that their favorite teacher, Miss Applebaum, won't be back at school teaching science. In fact, Miss Applebaum hasn't very long to live. When Henry and Zelda become the Saturday companions of their, beloved teacher, her exuberance for learning, having fun, and helping the homeless is contagious.
Their visits to Central Park, museums, and other places around New York City open an exciting new world to Zelda and Henry. But Miss Applebaum can't escape the inevitable. Will Henry and Zelda be able to carry out her last wish?
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults

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