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The Ballad of Belle Dorcas
By William H. Hooks and J. Brian Pinkney (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Alfred a Knopf Inc
Publication date August 1, 1990
Pages 38
Binding Hardcover
Book category Juvenile Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780394846453
ISBN-10 0394846451
Dimensions 0.50 by 8.30 by 10.25 in.
Weight 0.75 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $13.95
Other format details juvenile
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Summary
When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her.

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Hardcover
Book cover for 9780394846453
 
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from Alfred a Knopf Inc (August 1, 1990)
9780394846453 | details & prices | 38 pages | 8.30 × 10.25 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.75 lbs | List price $13.95
About: When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her.
Paperback
Book cover for 9780679878094
 
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (December 1, 1995)
9780679878094 | details & prices | 8.25 × 10.25 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.35 lbs | List price $5.99
About: An African American conjure tale tells how the beautiful Belle Dorcas finds a conjure woman to make a spell that will keep her husband from being sold and sent away
Library
Book cover for 9780394946450
 
from Alfred a Knopf Inc (August 1, 1990)
9780394946450 | details & prices | 38 pages | 8.25 × 10.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.80 lbs | List price $14.99
About: When she falls in love with Joshua, a slave, free-born Belle Dorcas uses the magic of a conjer woman to keep Joshua with her.
Reinforced
With J. Brian Pinkney (other contributor) | from Demco Media (December 1, 1995)
9780606084871 | details & prices | 7.75 × 10.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 4-6 | 0.75 lbs | List price $12.25
About: An African American conjure tale tells how the beautiful Belle Dorcas finds a conjure woman to make a spell that will keep her husband from being sold and sent away

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