Brookie

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Type Fiction Length 17
Category Tall Tales Price $0.50
Age Children
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Main Character Learnin Vernon
Setting The story Brookie happens in and around Bar Harbor Maine in Acadia National Park.
Brookie is a fictional story based on an old folk tale - The Walking Fish - told throughout the south. It is about a boy who could not have a pet and how his big brother saves the day. As story teller Learnin’ Vernon teller of legends, lore and a whole lot this tale has been shared at many a campfire and on stages, throughout New England. Learnin’ Vernon created and recorded this story so that he may share a bit of Maine as a mental vacation with others as an audio journey. learninvernon@yahoo.com
Credits (c) 2005 Vernon L. Cox Phone 207-899-9299 http://MEtell.name
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Author's Name Learnin Vernon
Author's Web Page http://MEtell.name
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