Mama Learns to Drive
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Age Range
8 - 10
Genre
short story
Copyright Year
2006-03-02
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
4th - 8th
ISBN
9780874837452
Lexile
1010
Themes
family traditions
respect
humor

Mama Learns to Drive

Written by Donald Davis

Famous storyteller Donald Davis shares eight funny and touching stories about his mother growing up in North Carolina. You will laugh out loud as you read about her trying to drive a car and the silly things that happen at home. This book is a wonderful way to see how important and special every person in a family can be.

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Age Range
8 - 10
Genre
short story
Copyright Year
2006-03-02
Publisher
August House
Grade Level
4th - 8th
ISBN
9780874837452
Lexile
1010
Themes
family traditions
respect
humor
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