Topic: Barbara Cooney

Letting Swift River Go

November 8th, 2010 · Review by Jennifer Gannett · Books

Award-winning author Jane Yolen penned this poignant tale of urban versus rural conflict set in the first half of the 20th century. Letting Swift River Gois a fictionalized account of the true story of the damming of…

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Tags: Barbara Cooney · Conflict · Early Elementary · Female Protagonist · Jane Yolen · Jennifer Gannett · Massachusetts · Quabbin Reservoir · Water