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The Windy Hill

by Cornelia Meigs

The Windy Hill is a children's novel by Cornelia Meigs. A brother and sister learn about their own family's history in New England through a series of tales told by the Beeman. The novel, illustrated by Berta and Elmer Hader, was first published in 1921 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1922.

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English

Original Language

English

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1921

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Cornelia Meigs

Writer, Teacher

Cornelia Lynde Meigs was an American writer of fiction and biography for children, teacher of English and writing, historian and critic of children's literature. She won the N...

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