Synopsis Of The Book 'Rosa' By Elaine Cunningham

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The title of the book is Rosa. The author is Elaine Cunningham. The publisher is Abeka. Date of the the publication is 2014. Number of pages is 101.
Rosa is a girl with no money. She moves from place to place. She scared to go to school. She lives in Washington D.C. Rosa lived ina small cabin. Rosa is scared of bud.

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