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                                                                                                                          The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco

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                                                                                                                          The Keeping Quilt

                                                                                                                          Summary:  
                                                                                                                               Patricia Polacco tells the story of the homemade quilt that has been in her family for over four generations.  From the quilt's beginnings as Great-Gramma Anna's babushka, to its use at weddings, birthday parties, and even funerals, Polacco shows how the quilt has become a beloved family tradition.


                                                                                                                          Genre:
                                                                                                                          Personal Narrative - The author tells a story about some of her own experiences.  


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