Though ever cautious and fearful of the ubiquitous soldiers, she is largely. The mighty miss malone by christopher paul curtis book resume. The mighty miss malone kindle edition by curtis, christopher paul. The book opens with deza and her best friend clarice finishing their 6th grade school year in gary indiana in 1936. The book was released on january 10, 2012 by wendy lamb books. Download the mighty miss malone audiobook by christopher paul.
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