When a mouse named Emmaline takes up residence behind the wainscoting of Emily Dickinson's bedroom, she wonders what it is that keeps Emily scribbling at her writing table throughout the day and into the night. Emmaline sneaks a look, and finds that it's poetry! Inspired, Emmaline writes her first poem and secretly deposits it on Emily's desk. Emily answers with another poem, and a lively exchange begins, in this charming and fanciful introduction to Emily Dickinson. Illustrations. 3/99.
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When a mouse named Emmaline takes up residence behind the wainscoting of Emily Dickinson's bedroom, she wonders what it is that keeps Emily scribbling at her writing table throughout the day and into the night. Emmaline sneaks a look, and finds that it's poetry! Inspired, Emmaline writes her first poem and secretly deposits it on Emily's desk. Emily answers with another poem, and a lively exchange begins, in this charming and fanciful introduction to Emily Dickinson. Illustrations. 3/99.
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