β Scribed by Alice Hoffman
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A young wounded civil war solider is saved by a passionate neighbor, a woman meets a fiercely human historical character, a poet falls in love with a blind man, and a mysterious traveler comes to town in the year when summer never arrives. At the center of everyone's life is a mysterious garden where only red plants can grow, and where the truth can be found by those who dare to look.;8 books (287 p. ; 21 cm.) -- Content list -- Author's biography & list of additional resources -- Discussion questions -- Sign-up sheet -- Book kit policy & suggestions for use of kit.
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