Junia, the Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Kim Michele Richardson, David C. Gardner

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Book cover for Junia, the Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Junia, the Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Junia, the Book Mule of Troublesome Creek

Kim Michele Richardson, David C. Gardner

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Description

Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning she carries her Book Woman up and down the rugged hills and surrounding woodlands near the Kentucky town of Troublesome Creek. Book Woman is a Pack Horse librarian. She and Junia deliver free books and reading material to the people living in the hills and woods. It's not easy work. Every month they ride hundreds of miles to make their deliveries. They've traveled through sunshine, rain, and snow, up twisting, turning paths where no car or wagon could ever go. But Junia can--steady, sure-footed, bighearted Junia. The library patrons are counting on Book Woman's visits, and Book Woman is counting on Junia. And Junia won't ever let her friend down. Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.

Critical Reviews

...quite simply a standout...Parents will find it the perfect read-aloud tale.-- "Donovan's Literary Services" (5/10/2024 12:00:00 AM)

This is a book sure to find a special place in the hearts of children--and adults--everywhere.--William Kent Krueger "New York Times bestselling author" (3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Junia is the Lassie of our time...I am completely smitten.--Bren McClain "Award Winning Author of One Good Mama Bone" (3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM)

This is a warm, heartfelt, and humorous tale...It's heartening to learn that books and libraries--no matter their form--have always prevailed.-- "Kirkus" (12/6/2023 12:00:00 AM)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Pub date: 2024-03-15
Length: 40 pages

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