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The Winner's Walk
Nancy Ruth/ Yezerski, Thomas F. (ILT)/ Yezerski, Thomas F. Patterson

Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2006

The Christmas Cup

2 reviews
Nancy Ruth Patterson

Orchard Books, 1989

Wonderful book for Education!!!
Megan McCallie was in third grade when she learned a valuable lesson. It all started the summer before third grade, when she decided to set up a lemonade stand. She sold a cup of lemonade for five cents. Megan is a smart girl because she set up her lemonade stand the same day her neighbor were auctioning their antiques. She knew many people would stop by the auction so she would also get a lot ...

The Shiniest Rock of All

1 review
Nancy Ruth Patterson

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1994

Robert Renolds-A great kid everyone will love.
"The Shiniest Rock of All" is a heartwarming story of young Robert Reynolds who has a lot of troubles for a common 4th grader, but the amazing thing about this book is how we can all relate to Robert, this book will show anyone of any age, that if they bring out the Robert in themselves they can overcome any obstacle large or small. This book has recently been made into a play by the ...

A Simple Gift

5 reviews
Nancy Ruth Patterson

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2003

Chelsea's Review
Carrie, a ten year old has the chance to be in a play based on the a book her mom wrote called "Michael Madigan's Curtain Call. Carrie and her mother travel all the way to Brownsville, North Carolina from Ney York City to try out for the play. Storm Sellers is the star of the play, which means he play the role of Michael Madigan. Liza a snobby little girl gets the part of Michael Madigan's ...

The Winner's Walk

2 reviews
Nancy Ruth Patterson

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 2006

Heartwarming story for all ages
Nancy Ruth Patterson is a wonderful children's author, and her newest release, The Winner's Walk, is my favorite so far. It is a story that teaches the importance of individuality and self-worth, with a heart-warming story of loving animals and friendship. If you are looking for a gift that encourages a child to not give up in the face of setbacks, to care about family, animals and people, and ...