Blair Lent (January 22, 1930 – January 27, 2009), who sometimes wrote as Ernest Small, was an American illustrator and writer of children's books, perhaps best known for those with Chinese themes such as Tikki Tikki Tembo (1968). He won the 1973 Caldecott Medal for U.S. picture book illustration, recognizing The Funny Little Woman by Arlene Mosel. Lent used a wide range of techniques in his illustrations, including acrylic painting, cardboard cutouts, colored pencil and ink and wash. Born in...
Molasses flood
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Molasses flood
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One cold January day in Boston, a massive molasses tank explodes, sending a sticky wave through the city. Charley's house is swept from its foundation on the waterfront and carried on an unexpected journey through town. This is the story of a boy and his house caught in a most unusual flood.
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Molasses floodUnknown, 1992
26 pages
Houghton MifflinLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780395453148First Edition
