Synopsis
Michael's love for his great-great-aunt who lives with them leads him to intercede with his mother who wants to toss out all her old things.
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About the Author
Sharon Bell Mathis has written many books for children and young adults and received many accolades in her career. Her book Ray Charles, a nonfiction biography of Ray Charles, received the Coretta Scott King Award. The Hundred Penny Box received a Newbery Honor Award and is a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and also a American Library Association Notable Children's Book, and Teacup Full of Roses was a New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year.
Leo Dillon was born to Trinidadian parents in New York in 1933. He met his future wife, Diane, when they were both studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1953. They married in 1957 and became an iconic artistic duo. Leo and Diane collaborated on covers and woodcuts for a number of Harlan Ellison books; in 1981, Ellison edited a biography of them entitled The Art of Leo & Diane Dillon. Leo and Diane are the only illustrators to win the Caldecott Medal two years in a row, which they did in 1976 and 1977. They produced more than 100 speculative book and magazine covers together. Leo Dillon passed away in 2012. Diane Dillon was born in Los Angeles in 1933. She met her future husband, Leo, when they were both studying at the Parsons School of Design in New York in 1953. They married in 1957 and became an iconic artistic duo. The Dillons are the only illustrators to win the Caldecott Medal two years in a row, which they did in 1976 and 1977. They produced more than 100 speculative book and magazine covers together."About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
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The Hundred Penny Box
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hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 0670387878-4-34116476
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Condition: acceptable. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). This book is a well used but readable copy. This is an ex-library book with stickers and markings. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.0670387878.A
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The Hundred Penny Box
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_443996281
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0670387878I4N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0670387878I5N10
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0670387878I3N10
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The Hundred Penny Box
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0670387878I3N10
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The Hundred Penny Box
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Penguin Publishing Group, 1975
ISBN 10: 0670387878
ISBN 13: 9780670387878
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP86359708
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The Hundred Penny Box
Published by
Penguin Publishing Group, 1975
ISBN 10: 0670387878
ISBN 13: 9780670387878
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 18551511-6
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Dillon, Diane (illustrator). Spend Less, Read More. Seller Inventory # 5FHYYK0004PY