Ruth Sargent,1920-2002, was a photojournalist and author of numerous books for children and adults. She lived on Peaks Island for fifty years. Listen to her read aloud from two of her books for children.
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The Littlest Lighthouse
Ruth S. Sargent and Marion C. Litchfield
Story by Ruth S. Sargent; Illustrated by Marion C. Litchfield.
Book accompanied by 30-minute audiocassette tape of Sargent reading the book.
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The Island Merry-Go-Round
Ruth S. Sargent and Pam Devito
Story by Ruth S. Sargent; Illustrated by Pam Devito.
When Jonny visits Grandmother at her island home, he hears about the merry-go-round animals carved years ago by a Norwegian carver and he longs to see one of them.
Book accompanied by 28-minute audiocassette tape of Sargent reading the book.