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      ISBN: 1481283502

      ISBN13: 9781481283502

      Mother Carey's Chickens

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      This book is a charming story about a mother and her children. Mrs. Carey refers to her children as her chickens, thus the title. Mrs. Carey is a great mother who cares about her children and their friends. This story is about their adventures as a family. The Carey family learn to love and support each other through trials, they show love and self sacrifice for each other. A interesting story with character building lessons, interwoven with humor. Illustrated This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      Rated 5 stars
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      I had to hunt this one down. I love the movie "Summer Magic" which was based on the book. I have rarely read a book so fast. It was so refreshing to read of another, less uptight era where neighbors cared about each other and happily gave of their time and means to help a family they had never met. The Carey's have a magical quality that is all their own, bringing joy to those around them. Mrs. Carey refers to her...

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      Rated 5 stars
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      Kate Douglas Wiggin penned a wonderful piece of literature with an uncanny gift for providing serenity. It is an old-fashioned story about an old fashioned family. The Carey family faces seemingly insurmountable problems but persevere with dignity and grace. The characters are real, not goody, goody, but they possess an innate goodness that comes with careful parenting and being bred in a time of high moral standards...

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