Nothing Here But Stones
by Nancy Oswald
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Nancy Oswald is a teacher and writer living on a family ranch in Cotopaxi, Colorado. She has published a middle grade novel, personal interest pieces, children’s plays, poetry, an ebook, and an
educational research piece. While Nancy spent her growing up years in Denver,
Colo
rado, she has lived as an adult both in rural Colorado and in the back country of British Columbia. Her most recent book, Nothing Here But Stones, is based on the Jewish colony that attempted a settlement in Cotopaxi in 1882. It is written for ages 10 and up and uses the
voice of eleven year old Emma, to tell the story of hope and faith in a setting of struggle and hardship.

• 2005 Winner of Willa literary award
• IRA Notable Book for a Global Society 2005
• Finalist for Spur Award 2005

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Publisher - henryholtchildrensbooks.com
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Nothing Here But Stones
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NOTHING HERE BUT STONES
Nancy Oswald
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0-8050-7465-1 / Ages 10 and up
Cover art (c) 2004 Joseph Fiedler / Text (c) 2004 by Nancy Oswald. All rights reserved.
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