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    For Biddle's Sake (Princess Tales)
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  11. 3 Little Firefighters (Mathstart)
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    3 Little Firefighters (Mathstart)
  13. Diary of a Worm
    Diary of a Worm
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    Dashing Dog!
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    Dashing Dog!
  16. Merry Christmas, Princess Dinosaur!
    Merry Christmas, Princess Dinosaur!
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    Merry Christmas, Princess Dinosaur!
  18. Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash (Laura Geringer Books (Paperback))
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    Elvis the Rooster Almost Goes to Heaven (I Can Read Books (Harper Hardcover))
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    Halloweenies
  21. What's the Magic Word?
    What's the Magic Word?
  22. What's the Magic Word?
    What's the Magic Word?
  23. Fix-It Duck
    Fix-It Duck
  24. A Series of Unfortunate Events: Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography
    A Series of Unfortunate Events: Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography
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    A Fine, Fine School
Not Without Laughter
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Slow to Warm
  • Wonderful, heartbreaking yet redemptive novel
  • It was ok
  • Wow!
  • A Must Read Classic
 Not Without Laughter
Langston Hughes
Manufacturer: Touchstone
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0020209851

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Slow to Warm.......2006-03-17

Book was interesting and provided a genuine sense of life for blacks during the early part of this century. It started slow but towards the middle of the book the pace picked up and I enjoyed it more.

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful, heartbreaking yet redemptive novel.......2006-02-03

This is a fine novel written at a time of overt racial discrimation about members of a family surviving the best way they could. It does have great relevance to the 21st century because although much has changed (this was the pre-civil rights period), much still needs to be changed. This book should be required high school or college reading.

3 out of 5 stars It was ok.......2006-01-26

Throughout the story you can see the talent of Langston Hughes. However, the subject was not unique or original for the current times. Granted, it may have been something special whe it was first written and published. We have all seen movies or read stories with the exact same plot; it's not worth reading if you're looking for a new story.

If you want to experience the beauty of Hughes' writing then you should give this novel a chance. It's a short read at 300 pages, but the poet's talent shines through in numerous passages.

This was my first exposure to the author and I will probably read more of his work along the way. Hopefully, there will be more unique story lines as I continue through his art.

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2004-09-24

Such heart! I have read his poetry, but I had never read his prose. So smooth, so wonderful. I adore the characters. They followed me throughout the day. This is written so well, I really felt like I was right there. I also ran through a gamut of emotions while reading this. That's what a book should do - make me feel, make me think, make me wonder... This book did that for me.

5 out of 5 stars A Must Read Classic.......2004-08-17

This book by Langston Hughes captures the life of the Midwest through the eyes of a young growing by in the early 1900's. I thought the portrayal of that life, the struggles and hardships, and the community love despite thiese things, was excellent. The writing was simple and provided a good flow to draw me into the story and to be placed in the time frame. This is a keeper for the library collection.
The Novels: Not Without Laughter and Tambourines to Glory (Collected Works of Langston Hughes, Vol 4)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A college-level critical examination
 The Novels: Not Without Laughter and Tambourines to Glory (Collected Works of Langston Hughes, Vol 4)
Langston Hughes
Manufacturer: University of Missouri Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0826213421

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A college-level critical examination.......2001-09-10

Collected Works Of Langston Hughes V. 4 is a college-level critical examination presenting Hughes' novels Not Without Laughter and Tambourines To Glory, and is recommended reading for any studying the body of Hughes' works. Dolan Hubbard edits these two short novels, which are recommended reading for any in-depth study of Hughes' achievements.
Not Without Laughter
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    		Not Without Laughter
    Langston Hughes
    Manufacturer: Collier 04902
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Mass Market Paperback
    ASIN: B000I52K1E
    Not Without Laughter
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      		Not Without Laughter
      Langston Hughes
      Manufacturer: Knopf
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover
      ASIN: B000JJP5NY
      NOT WITHOUT LAUGHTER. With a foreward by Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
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        		NOT WITHOUT LAUGHTER. With a foreward by Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.
        Langston. Hughes
        Manufacturer: Westvaco,
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Hardcover
        ASIN: B000MZ4YN2
        Not Without Laughter
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          		Not Without Laughter
          Langston Hughes
          Manufacturer: ALFRED A KNOPF
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover
          ASIN: B000N7AEOM
          Not Without Laughter
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            		Not Without Laughter
            Langston Hughes
            Manufacturer: Touchstone
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback
            ASIN: B000O8W5AQ

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