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On a book boat on the Erie Canal in the 1800s, Jessie spots a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson, then works very hard all week to earn the money he needs to buy it. Includes historical note.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Cotten, Cynthia
Other Authors:	Lessac, Frané (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Holiday House, c2013.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Books and reading > Juvenile fiction. Libraries > Juvenile fiction. Erie Canal (N.Y.) > Juvenile fiction.
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Summary:	On a book boat on the Erie Canal in the 1800s, Jessie spots a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson, then works very hard all week to earn the money he needs to buy it. Includes historical note.
Physical Description:	1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN:	9780823425211 (hardcover) 0823425215 (hardcover)
Author Notes:	Cynthia Cotten grew up in Lockport, New York, on the banks of the Erie Canal. She has written eight books for children and currently lives in Virginia. Frane Lessac was born and raised in New Jersey and has illustrated more than thirty books for children. She lives in West Australia.