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Lynda Rutledge is a novelist who writes about books, friendship, and dogs in historical and contemporary settings. Her latest book, Mockingbird Summer, is a book-lovers' novel of fate, friendship and dogs amid the Sixties' massive cultural change.
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Bio. The Official Version. Before she became a novelist,...
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Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow....
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Learn about Lynda Rutledge, a novelist, travel writer, and former journalist who has won awards and residencies for her creative writing. Find out her influences, inspirations, and fun facts in this official bio and Q&A.
Lynda Rutledge is the bestselling author of "West with Giraffes," selected by Library of Congress-affiliated Texas Center for the Book as their 2023 Great Read and translated into 15 languages.
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Feb 1, 2021 · A historical fiction novel inspired by the true story of two giraffes who traveled across the US in 1938. Read reviews, ratings, and book details of this bestselling and award-winning book by Lynda Rutledge.
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Lynda Rutledge is a novelist and former professional writer who has traveled the world and won awards for her work. Her books include Faith Bass Darling's Last Garage Sale, West with Giraffes, and Mockingbird Summer.
Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow. Inspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the world's first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes.
Feb 1, 2021 · Lynda Rutledge. West with Giraffes: A Novel Paperback – February 1, 2021. by Lynda Rutledge (Author) 4.6 92,743 ratings. Goodreads Choice Award nominee. See all formats and editions. An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.
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