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The Reading Club's Featured Books | |
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Our featured selections are award-winning books that are obtainable in print from libraries and bookstores, and are also available in alternate formats (electronic or braille). Grade levels are approximate. | |
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The Bat Boy & His Violin | |
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By Curtis, Gavin | |
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1998. | |
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Available in braille or electronic formats from the following sources: 1. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Free loan to registered users; also available from Web-braille as a contracted braille digital file. Users must register with their cooperating library. http://www.loc.gov/nls/braille 1-800-424-8567 2. Seedlings $5.00; This braille book is available for purchase. http://www.seedlings.org |
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Reginald loves his violin and his constant practice pays off in floods of beautiful music. But Papa needs Reginald to work as a bat boy for the Dukes, the worst team in the Negro National League. This book, a winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, captures a special period in history and tells a story of family ties and team spirit. | |
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Talk about The Bat Boy & His Violin on the Braille Bug Message Boards. Parents and teachers, here are some related activities for The Bat Boy & His Violin. |
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