Donald Davis (1) (1944–)

Auteur van Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)

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Over de Auteur

Donald Davis grew up near Waynesville, North Carolina, and is a graduate of Davidson College and Duke Divinity School. A retired Methodist minister, he now tours the country ten months a year, during which he makes approximately three hundred storytelling presentations. He is a regular headliner at toon meer the National Storytelling Festival and has been a featured storyteller at the Smithsonian Institution and the World's Fair. When he's not traveling, Davis makes his home on Ocracoke Island. toon minder

Werken van Donald Davis

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Donald Davis Live from Fearrington Village {Audiobook} 1 exemplaar

It's All About Cats {Audiobook} 1 exemplaar

The Time Machine (2008) 1 exemplaar

Jack's first job (1994) 1 exemplaar

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Geboortedatum: 1944
Geslacht: male
Nationaliteit: USA

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Ride the Butterflies door Donald Davis

Ride the Butterflies is about a boy named Hawk growing up. Hawk grew up in Nantahala county and went to Sulpher Springs school. When Hawk was in Junior High School he wanted to work as a bus driver. Hawk made new friends at Bus Driver's School. Hawk met Davey, Bobby Jensen, and Stanley Easter. Stanley is a black kid that is the same age as Hawk, Stanley is also known as Easter Bunny. Stanley and Hawk eventually become best of friends. As a bus driver, Hawk meets some new friends. Hallie Cosby is one of Hawk's new friends. After Hawk is done with being a bus driver he goes off to collage.
I really like this book because the story has surprises like one of her favorite teachers has a stroke and retires. Anyone who likes to read emotional books would like this book. This book is a great read and is relatively short. I enjoyed reading this book.… (meer)

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