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    Runtie the Desert Rat
    Runtie the Desert Rat
    Runtie the Desert Rat
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    Runtie the Desert Rat

    By Sharon Winters and Toby Mikle

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    Leilani is a desert rat who wonders if she'll ever grow as big as her older brothers and sisters. She wants to be able to run as fast as they do and find as many seeds as they can. But what can Leilani do to change her size?

    Runtie the Desert Rat is a touching story about the wonders of nature and the spirit of family. As she lear

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSharon Winters
    Release dateFeb 15, 2024
    ISBN9798986100456
    Runtie the Desert Rat
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    Sharon Winters

    SHARON WINTERS has retired from teaching English and math, but she continues to keep in touch with her Shanghai friends. She has a BS in psychology from Illinois State University and an MA in humanities from the University of Texas. Her stories have appeared in several Mensa publications and The Rodent Reader Quarterly. To learn more about Sharon and her award-winning books, visit www.SharonWinters.com

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