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Something Beautiful
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 1,356 Ratings and 263 Reviews

Book Description
Everyday a young girl is disheartened by the things in her neighborhood: the trash on the streets, the graffiti on the walls, and the homeless woman that sleeps in a box. When she learns the word "beautiful" at school, she sets out to find "something beautiful" in her surroundings. In her search, this little girl learns to see beyond the barren ugliness of her environment to find beauty in her f... More
Book Information
PublisherDoubleday Books for Young Readers
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages32
ISBN-100385322399
ISBN-13978-0385322393
Publication Date09/08/1998
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About SHARON DENNIS WYETH (Author) : SHARON DENNIS WYETH is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of SHARON DENNIS WYETH include Orphea Proud, Flying Free: Corey's Underground Railroa... more
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About Chris K. Soentpiet (Illustrator) : Chris K. Soentpiet is a published author and an illustrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Chris K. Soentpiet include Brothers, My Brother Martin: A Sister... more
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3/9/2011 arischa conner said: Great read for students!

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9/9/2008 Kelly Starling-Lyons said: This was the book that inspired me to write for children.
tags: Inspired me, I recommend

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