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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  A Parachute for Ralph |
Richard Doiron recounts the story of Ralph. The chapter discusses his functional illiteracy, difficulties in school, foster care, the Moncton Boys & Girls Club, and his active journey to literacy. | Richard Doiron | 5 | 2009 | $0.50 Add |
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